Title: JJDP Act Compliance Monitoring Coordinator
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II
Hiring Range: The starting salary range is $75,000 to $85,000.
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs
Location: Dept of Criminal Justice Serv.
Agency Website: www.dcjs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT
ROLE TITLE: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST II
Working Title: JJDP Act Compliance Monitoring Coordinator
Pay Band: 5
Position #: CJS00289
Join our team and make a positive change for Virginia’s youth. The Department of Criminal Justice Services is recruiting for a highly qualified and motivated individual to help enable the continued receipt of federal funds which support the juvenile justice system by serving as a Juvenile Justice Compliance Monitoring Coordinator to ensure Virginia’s compliance with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act.
The compliance monitoring coordinator will develop and coordinate the preparation and submission of the federal compliance report as required by federal statutes and regulations to assure the Commonwealth’s receipt of federal funds for juvenile justice or other justice initiatives. To prepare the report, this person will collect and analyze data to determine potential violations of the JJDP Act. In addition, the person in this position will provide technical assistance to state and local personnel on compliance issues, respond to state and local inquiries regarding federal compliance issues, report to various committees on the Commonwealth’s compliance, and perform other duties as requested. This person will work as part of a juvenile justice team and will need to collaborate with other state and local professionals.
The position will have statewide responsibilities, which will include some travel throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we’d love to have you join us!
What you will do:
• Analyze data from the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Compensation Board to identify potential JJDP Act violations;
• Review detention logs from lockups, court holding facilities, jails, and other facilities;
• Maintain Virginia’s “monitoring universe” and ensuring proper classification of non-secure and secure facilities;
• Monitor select facilities for compliance with the core requirements of the JJDP Act;
• Coordinate the reporting of all compliance monitors;
• Participate in policy discussions both internally and with outside constituents, which drive funding and training decisions;
• Assist with identifying and facilitating solutions to JJDP Act compliance issues;
• Attend regular meetings of the Virginia Juvenile Detention Association and other stakeholder groups as requested;
• Provide regular reports on compliance to an advisory committee and any relevant subcommittees; and
• Submit the state’s compliance report to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
Minimum Qualifications
• Documented professional experience applying policy and regulations to operations.
• Documented professional experience in providing technical assistance in areas related to compliance, understanding of federal or state regulations, or similar.
• Documented professional experience in the juvenile justice or related field.
• Documented experience analyzing data from multiple sources.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of computers, including a basic knowledge of Windows applications.
• Demonstrated professional experience defining problems and applying problem-solving techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in professional working environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.
• Professional experience effectively communicating with a diverse constituent base.
• Documented experience in working both as an active and contributing team member as well as independently.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise findings in reports and other documents and in front of diverse audience.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and cross culturally, and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
Additional Considerations
• A law enforcement background or experience working with law enforcement personnel.
• Professional working knowledge of juvenile justice facility, court house, or jail operations in Virginia.
• Professional experience and understanding of juvenile justice and criminal justice systems at the state, federal and local levels.
• Professional experience assuring compliance with any of the core provisions of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 as amended involving jails, detention centers, or court holding facilities.
Special Instructions
Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest. In addition, the selected candidate who begins original employment or re-employment in this position must serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment. The starting salary range is $75,000 to $85,000 plus the state’s benefits package.
Applications for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. All applications should be submitted by 11:55 pm on August 25, 2026. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax, email, or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application.
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at (804) 225-4399 to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home for the status of your application and this position.
Contact Information
Name: Nicole Harris
Phone: (804) 786-9469
Email: nicole.harris@dcjs.virginia.gov
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.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
