Correctional Unit Leader: Reentry & Security

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Unit Manager for Red Onion State Prison in Virginia. The role oversees one or more housing units, coordinating with security, treatment, maintenance and support staff to ensure inmates receive evidence-based reentry programming and services.

Responsibilities include overseeing inmate classification, discipline, programs and services, security operations, and building maintenance.

Qualifications

• Extensive working knowledge of prison operations, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver reports and presentations to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to make effective operational decisions.
• Basic Microsoft Office Knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more housing units at a major correctional center.
• Collaborate with security, treatment, maintenance and support staff to ensure inmates receive effective reentry programming and services.
• Oversee inmate classification, discipline, programs and services, security operations, audit compliance documentation, and building maintenance and sanitation for assigned unit(s).
• Supervise Lieutenants and Casework Counselors.

Skills

Prison operations

Relationship management

Presentations

Operational decision-making

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Unit Manager for Red Onion State Prison in Virginia. The role oversees one or more housing units, coordinating with security, treatment, maintenance and support staff to ensure inmates receive evidence-based reentry programming and services.

Responsibilities include overseeing inmate classification, discipline, programs and services, security operations, and building maintenance.