Community Corrections And Pretrial Services Agency Director

Salary : $52,461.00 - $86,403.00 Annually
Location : Lynchburg, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 03155
Department: Comm Corr & Pre Trial Srv
Division: Comm Corr & Pre Trial Srv
Opening Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
This is a leadership position that performs highly responsible professional work to ensure the effective operation and management of the Community Corrections and Pretrial Services Department. The Director works to ensure reduced risk to the community and alternatives to incarceration with court ordered conditions/supervision in Lynchburg City and Amherst, Bedford, and Campbell Counties. Work is performed under the supervision of the Lynchburg City Manager's Office.
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

• Oversee, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and regulations in compliance with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Minimum Standards for Local Community-Based Probation and Pretrial; and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Prepare and administer the Community Corrections and Pretrial Services departmental budget and amendments; sustain and seek grant funding opportunities to support program needs; analyze financial data and maintain all documentation; assure compliance with all standards and reporting requirements for grants and all other funding sources; approve and monitor financial transactions; collaborate with the City's finance department.
• Serve as the department liaison to the Community Criminal Justice Board (CCJB) and assist with coordinating activities; coordinate and participate in regular meetings of the CCJB.
• Conduct regular communications with law enforcement, judges, commonwealth attorneys, defense attorneys, court clerks' offices, and the Probation and Parole District Office.
• Provide effective supervision of assigned staff including selection, performance management, employee relations, training, and assigning work and related activities.
• Develop and implement new programs and services for offenders and defendants on the basis of objective needs assessments to include developing policies and procedures for pre-and-post-dispositional criminal justice services.
• Supervise the progress of all offenders assigned to the program, ensuring intensive supervision between offenders and designated program staff and all related documentation and reports.
• Serve as the primary liaison for treatment programs, community service sites, and other community providers.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Other duties to provide directly or indirectly services to citizens as may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES
Directly supervises seven (more or less depending on budget considerations) employees in the Community Corrections and Pretrial Services Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, evaluation, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Minimum Education and Experience Required
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, law enforcement, human services, or a related field; at least five years of experience working in the judicial system, and/or providing offender supervision, case management, counseling, or other criminal justice experience; and experience in program development, budget management, staff supervision and program administration; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements

• Possession of valid driver's license and acceptable driving record according to City criteria.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required, including fingerprinting.
• Pre-employment drug test.

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City pays 20.96% and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
  • Life insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
  • Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
  • Paid Time Off

Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the
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Please share your experience managing a budget, to include any experience you have managing state or federal grants.
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Explain in detail your previous experience supervising employees and share your personal philosophy regarding human resources management.
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Explain the steps you would take to maintain a positive relationship with the local General District and Circuit Courts, the Community Corrections Resource Board (CCRB), and the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
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This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record history. I certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City of Lynchburg permission to obtain my Virginia Driving Record.

• Yes
• No
• I do not currently possess a Virginia Driver's License

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If you currently possess a Virginia Driver's License, please provide your License Number.
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(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record.You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.

• Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
• Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.)
• Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years.

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