Court Service Unit Director (D2501)

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Augusta, Virginia
Categories: Public Safety

Title: Court Service Unit Director (D2501)

State Role Title: Probation Manager II

Hiring Range: $95,243 - $103,958

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: 25th Dist. CSU Staunton

Agency Website: http://www.djj.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The CSU Director provides leadership to and manages the operations of the court service unit; manages human and capital resources; and ensures the proper application of all pertinent policies and procedures according to departmental, state, local and judicial requirements. The CSU Director also collaborates with local stakeholders, community partners, and the judiciary.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, selected candidates must possess the following:
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, local, and public laws and ordinances relating to criminal justice
• Considerable experience managing or supervising a unit or multiple employees to include personnel management and leading organizational goals and practices
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively and establishing collaborative relationships with all levels of staff, partner agencies, and community stakeholders
• Experience overseeing the administration and evaluation of criminal justice practices and program models
• Knowledge of evidenced-based practices within criminal justice programming
• Knowledge of budgeting and procurement practices
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs

Additional Considerations

Additional considerations include the following:
• Progressive supervisory experience in a juvenile court service unit setting
• Budget management experience
• Experience utilizing automated case management systems

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position's closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Documents sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You will be provided an email confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Driver License:
A valid driver's license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans:
DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

Contact Information

Name: Carolyn Brown

Phone: email only

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 02 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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