Assistant Warden: Baskerville Correctional Center #04130

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking an Assistant Warden for Baskerville Correctional Center to direct security, treatment, medical, safety and food service operations. You will lead the facility in the Warden's absence and supervise departmental heads to ensure compliance with policies and the public safety mission.

Responsibilities include developing contingency plans, coordinating with management at multiple levels, and maintaining orderly operations within a complex institutional

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supervising corrections staff.
• Progressive security management experience in corrections or law enforcement.
• DCJS Certification and knowledge of VADOC policies.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of multiple departments including Security, Treatment, Medical, Safety and Food Service.
• Lead daily operations in the absence of the Warden.
• Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to department heads and staff to ensure policies and public safety mission are met.
• Develop security and contingency plans and assist in long-term planning.
• Coordinate with institutional, regional, divisional and departmental management to maintain orderly operations.

Skills

Correctional supervision

Security management

Leadership & counseling

Education

DCJS Certification

Job description

Title:

Assistant Warden: Baskerville Correctional Center #04130

State Role Title:

Security Manager III

Hiring Range:

$81,020.00 - $144,417.00

Pay Band:

6

Agency:

Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:

Baskerville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website:

www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type:

Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Contributes to the public safety mission by directing the activities of multiple areas including Security, Treatment, Medical, Safety and Food Service departments and ongoing security operations in an institutional setting. Responsible for the daily operations in the absence of the Warden. Provides daily leadership, guidance and supervision to departmental heads and other staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed and the public safety mission of the department is met. Leads, develops, counsels and disciplines staff. Assists the Warden in long-term planning, and development of security and contingency plans. Interacts with institutional, regional, divisional, and departmental management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive experience in the supervision of corrections staff. Extensive and progressive security management experience in corrections or law enforcement. Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Certification. Comprehensive knowledge of Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) policies, procedures, and practices. Working knowledge of institutional operations, security, inmate programs and classification. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems effectively. Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and counsel staff. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and the public.

Ability to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter, in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3100. Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter, as required by Code of Virginia § 2.2-3132.

Shares the monthly 24-hour duty schedule with the Warden to conduct regular weekly visits to all areas of the facility. Performs routine security checks of the perimeter and staff operations to maintain a thorough understanding of facility systems. Ensures all visits are properly documented in logbooks.

Additional Considerations

Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook programs. LEAD Graduate or equivalent applicable experience or training. Prefer working experience with Evidence Based Practices and Reentry Initiatives.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

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 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:

25 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time