Correctional Security Captain — Shift Lead

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

131 Department of Corrections is seeking a Captain for Joseph Harp Correctional Center. The role involves coordinating and supervising correctional security programs and may serve as shift supervisor or chief of security in a medium or large facility.

Requirements include four years of correctional or security experience, age 20, and education as specified; travel and a valid driver’s license are necessary. This is an on-site leadership position with duties after hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Four years of correctional or security work experience.
• Minimum age 20; 30 semester hours or GED with approved training.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel; drug testing; able to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise correctional security functions.
• May serve as shift supervisor or chief of security.
• Coordinate and supervise security, riot and escape procedures; inmate searches.
• Prepare daily work schedules and administrative records for staff.
• Liaise with local law enforcement; participate in policy development and institutional rules.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Emergency response leadership

Inmate behavior understanding

Firearms knowledge

Report writing

Education

Four years of correctional/security experience

30 college credits or GED with approved training

Job description

131 Department of Corrections is seeking a Captain for Joseph Harp Correctional Center. The role involves coordinating and supervising correctional security programs and may serve as shift supervisor or chief of security in a medium or large facility.

Requirements include four years of correctional or security experience, age 20, and education as specified; travel and a valid driver’s license are necessary. This is an on-site leadership position with duties after hours as needed.