Juvenile Services Team Leader
Salary
$22.76 Hourly
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03587
Department
Juvenile Services
Opening Date
05/04/2026
Closing Date
5/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are hiring for 2 Team Leaders for the Juvenile Detention Center.
Performs responsible professional and routine administrative work in maintaining security, providing supervision of staff and detainees in secure setting, Experience as a Youth Worker or a position with similar duties is required.
2 shifts to fill: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Salary negotiable based on relevant experience. Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• Assists in training employees
• Supervises and reviews work of subordinates
• Monitors compliance with both interdepartmental and Department of Juvenile Justice standards
Ensures that both Detention Center and Group Home policy and procedures are carried out under the direction of the administration.
• Shares the philosophy and objectives of the Detention home program though contacts with interested public agencies and community organizations
• Participates in staff meetings and assists in overall program planning and evaluation
• Responds to emergency incidents
• Assists with processing detainees at time of intake and release from Detention
• Coordinates assignments of the shift in carrying out daily shift activities
• Meets and confers with legal, medical, school, court and other professionals regarding detainee status
• Prepares both detailed and summary reports on detainee behavior and progress in treatment for review by the appropriate authorities
• Assists subordinate staff with regards to management of difficult detainees
• Performs behavioral and crisis intervention counseling as related to problems arising while in Detention
• Restrains physically aggressive youths when appropriate
• Administers first aid and CPR as required
• Provides medications and treatments in accordance with established policies
• Transports detainees to medical appointments as needed
• Observes detainees visually and audibly to detect dangerous or deceptive acts
• Reviews logs for staff observations regarding assigned detainees
• Monitors daily observation and behavior reports and log books for accuracy
• Reviews intake/release paperwork for accuracy
• Ensures that medications are administered and recorded accurately
• Assures that transports are conducted on both pre and post detainees
• Checks daily population and compare with day sheet
• Makes sure detainees are ready for scheduled appointments
• Serves as direct line of communication between shift and administration
• Monitors daily program during assigned shift to ensure that timeframes are being met
• Monitors activities for compliance with all operational procedures, policy and regulatory standards
• Other duties as assigned
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Performs duties of Youth Worker when required, including receiving briefing and reviewing staff confidential log; providing sight and sound supervision of residents; adhering to the structured daily schedule; conducting life, health, safety checks of facility; attending to student health needs by dispensing medications and providing basic first-aid treatment or CPR; logging significant events on shift in confidential log book; and conducting fire drills as scheduled.
• Supervises detainees' participation in such activities as arts and crafts and indoor and outdoor sports and games.
• Instructs and participates directly in various activities.
• Records behavioral observations.
• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises full-time Youth Workers and other subordinate program staff as well as part-time and wage staff.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; 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 EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in a related field preferred. Experience as a Youth Worker or a position with similar duties is required.
Additional Requirements Valid State Driver's License required and acceptable driving record according to City criteria .
Prior to employment must have Criminal Record Check and reference checks completed, and Child Protective Services check initiated. Prior to onset of employment must have tuberculin and drug screen as part of physical examination.
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.  May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
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’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board 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 website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures
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How has your experience and training prepared you for a team leader role?
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What experience do you have working in a detention facility or other secure facility?
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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 answered in the above question that 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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Please check which shift(s) you are interested in.
• 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Both
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Employer City of Lynchburg
Address 900 Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia, 24504
Phone (434) 455-4200
Website https://www.lynchburgva.gov/human-resources