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Salary :

$46,490.62 - $64,738.19 Annually Location :

Hanover, VA Job Type:

Full-time Job Number:

202500178 Department:

Pamunkey Regional Jail Opening Date:

08/01/2025 Closing Date:

Continuous Working Title:

Civilian Program Specialist

Description This is a professional position that is primarily responsible for offering a varied curriculum of programs and services to the inmates.

Organization: • Reports to the Training Lieutenant and does not supervise any personnel. Special Instructions to Applicants

Essential Functions: • Seek out, research and present to facility leadership partnership opportunities with organizations offering a range of classes, programs and services to assist inmates both while incarcerated, as well as with post-incarceration transitions to the community, job training, housing assistance and mental health support. • Comply with state and local laws as well as facility rules and regulations regarding the administration of inmate programs. • Respond to inmate requests in a timely manner, access inmate eligibility for inquiring program. • Prepare and update attendance sheets and schedules for all programs. Update program statistics weekly. • Coordinate specific program needs with instructors and volunteers. Verify that instructors and volunteers have all necessary items to conduct class. • Conduct 'on the spot' classroom visits weekly to ensure programs are operating in an efficient manner. • Allocate and record expenses to appropriate funds, to include preparing time sheets for per diem instructors. • Determine program needs and submit purchase requisitions. • Confirm the numbers are 'to standard' with the Substance Use Program as well as monitoring of the program. • Review and process volunteer applications and evaluate for approval. Conduct orientation to include review of volunteer handbook and policy policies and procedures. • Prepare and update volunteer data, records and identification badges annually. • Maintain program related American Correctional Association (ACA) files. • Distribute and collect inmate program sign up forms in accordance with schedule from units. • Ensure that recreational aids are distributed to housing units, such as games and basket/soccer balls. Replace worn or damaged items in an expedient manner, along with ordering and maintaining replacement equipment. • Maintain unit reward stations for designated units. Ensure all replacements are on hand for rotation and inventory. • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Emergency Standard Operating Procedures (ESAOP) (escapes, duress alarms, fire extinguishers, ASE 30 smoke hood, etc.). Personnel must know the location of these items and when they are to be utilized. • Ensure the area is secure and document all pertinent information. • Understand and implement safety protocols when dealing with inmates. • Maintain current program trends throughout the state and other jurisdictions. • Demonstrate professional and courteous relations with staff, guests, inmates and the public. • Assist and perform any duties assigned by Supervisor.

Working Conditions: Hazards • None Known Environment • May at times have contact with inmates • Office

Physical Effort • Minimal • Operate a vehicle • Must be able to crawl, kneel, lift, run and climb stairs • Must be able to lift up to 30# Exempt or Non-exempt • Non-Exempt Essential or Non-essential • Non-essential SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below:This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details. 01

Have you ever been convicted on a felony?

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Have you ever been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor?

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Have you used any illegal drugs within the last 12 months?

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

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Have you been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the past five (5) years?

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In your lifetime, have you had multiple convictions of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs?

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Have you been convicted of Reckless Driving within the past five (5) years?

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Have you disclosed all information regarding your history of traffic violations, summons and/or arrests?

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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Are you a U. S. citizen?

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Are you available to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts?

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Have you applied to a job posting with Pamunkey Regional Jail prior to this? If YES, please give approximate date and job title. 13

Have you previously applied for employment to any other Law Enforcement Agency? If YES, please provide date and current status. Required Question