Detention Expeditor/Juvenile Corrections Case Manager

Detention Expeditor/Juvenile Corrections Case Manager

Salary

$49,559.00 - $54,515.00 Annually

Location

35 Wine St., Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09550

Department

COURT SERVICE UNIT

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of youth and families? Join the Court Services Unit and play a vital role in supporting juveniles placed in pre- and post-dispositional detention and outreach programs. This position provides supervision, case management, counseling interventions, and individualized support while working closely with families and community partners. The role also includes conducting detention visits and parent interviews, maintaining accurate case documentation, and making recommendations to the Court regarding release and conditions for community supervision. If you are committed to helping young people succeed, strengthening families, and building safer, healthier communities, we invite you to bring your skills and compassion to a career where your work truly makes a difference.

Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits. As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Social Work, Sociology, Human Resources, or a closely related field of study.
• One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience working directly with at-risk juvenile populations or juvenile offenders and families.
• Knowledge of the following is required: juvenile and/or criminal justice process and local judicial system; family dynamics and the risk factors associated with juvenile delinquency; the continuum of services and programs available to court involved juveniles.
• May substitute experience for education on the basis of one year of appropriate experience for each year of education.
• Must have the ability to use a computer for case management; Microsoft office experience preferred.
• Must be able to make decisions independently, interpret and apply complex policy procedures.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• This position is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• May require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week that may include late evenings and/or weekends.
• Requires frequent phone contact with parents and frequent detention contact with juvenile placed in detention, and occasional home visits to potentially hazardous neighborhoods.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Plans
• EAP Provider: ComPsych
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Chubb Term Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS1-888-827-3847) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.

• Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement(1-800-669-7400). For more information, visit Mission Square.

• Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at 1-877-327-2872 or see the Guidance Resources Website.

01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Social Work, Sociology, Human Resources, or related field of study?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the options below best describes your knowledge of the criminal justice process and local judicial system?

• No knowledge
• Basic knowledge
• Moderate knowledge
• Extensive knowledge

03

Which of the options below best describes your experience in working directly with at-risk juvenile populations or juvenile offenders and families?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1-2 years experience
• 3-4 years experience
• 5 or more years experience

04

This position requires that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

05

I understand that if I am offered this position, I may be required to work beyond a standard 40 hour work week to include evenings and weekends. Are you willing to work these hours?

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I will be subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City of Hamptons current substance abuse policy.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr