Captain: Wallens Ridge State Prison #00030

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Security Manager II at Wallens Ridge State Prison to oversee daily security operations and supervise staff. The role directs shift activities, ensures safety and compliance, and coordinates schedules within the institution.

Requirements include a high school diploma, DCJS certification, and experience in security leadership within the Virginia Department of Corrections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Operator’s License.
• DCJS Certification.
• Working knowledge of departmental policies, institutional policies, operating practices, procedures, and inmate programs.
• Progressive security working experience within the Virginia Department of Corrections.
• Experience in the supervision of corrections staff.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and/or organizing work for others to include timekeeping and duty roster management.
• Demonstrated working 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.

Responsibilities

• Position contributes to the public safety mission by directing daily activities of security supervisors and support staff as shift commander in an institutional setting.
• Coordinates and reviews the work of others on assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment.
• Leads, develops, and counsels staff.
• Responsible for work schedules, duty rosters and performance management system for staff.
• Conducts ongoing inspections to ensure compliance with security post audit, policies and procedures governing all aspects of institutional operations.
• Interacts with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Job description

Title: Captain: Wallens Ridge State Prison #00030

State Role Title: Security Manager II

Hiring Range: $69,551.00 - $113,266.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Wallens Ridge State Prison

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Position contributes to the public safety mission by directing daily activities of security supervisors and support staff as shift commander in an institutional setting. Coordinates and reviews the work of others on assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment. Leads, develops, and counsels staff. Responsible for work schedules, duty rosters and performance management system for staff. Conducts ongoing inspections to ensure compliance with security post audit, policies and procedures governing all aspects of institutional operations. Interacts with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Operator’s License. DCJS Certification. Working knowledge of departmental policies, institutional policies, operating practices, procedures, and inmate programs. Progressive security working experience within the Virginia Department of Corrections. Experience in the supervision of corrections staff. Experience planning, scheduling, and/or organizing work for others to include timekeeping and duty roster management. Demonstrated working 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 or training. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office Programs. Knowledge and experience with Evidence Based Practices.

Special Instructions

• If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
• Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
• Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
• Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
• Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
• VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
• VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.