Corrections Lieutenant: Deerfield Correctional Center #00742

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Southampton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth Of Virginia is seeking a Corrections Lieutenant to manage daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers, and Inmates within an institutional setting. You will supervise and counsel staff on each shift, coordinate schedules and duty rosters, and contribute to the administration of performance management.

This role requires strong knowledge of security practices, experience supervising corrections staff, and the ability to communicate clearly with management,

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.
• DCJS certification is required.
• Experience supervising corrections staff.
• Experience reviewing records and applying post orders.
• Knowledge of security practices and procedures.
• Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure environment.
• Lead and counsel staff; coordinate work schedules and duty rosters.
• Contribute to performance management through staff evaluations and inspections.
• Interact with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to maintain orderly operations.

Skills

Firearms & radios

Post orders knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DCJS Certification

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position contributes to the public safety mission by managing daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers, and Inmates in an institutional setting. Supervises and monitors staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment. Leads and counsel's staff. May coordinate work schedules and assign duty rosters for assigned shift. Contributes to administration of performance management system for staff. Conducts ongoing inspections to maintain, security, sanitation, and good order of the institution. Interacts with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver's License. DCJS Certification. Considerable experience in corrections or law enforcement. Experience supervising corrections staff. Working experience planning, scheduling, and/or organizing work to include timekeeping and duty roster management. Experience in reviewing and evaluating records and reports and applying post orders. Demonstrated knowledge of practices and procedures governing security and/or administration. Ability to receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions. Working knowledge in the use of firearms, radio equipment, physical control devices, electric and electronic controls.

Additional Considerations

LEAD Graduate or equivalent applicable experience and/or training. Working experience with evidence-based practices. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office programs to include outlook.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

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).

Corrections Lieutenant: Deerfield Correctional Center #00742 Southampton