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Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Corrections Lieutenant at Caroline Correctional Unit 02. The role supervises Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers, and inmates to maintain a safe, secure facility and coordinates shift rosters and performance management.
The position expects a high school diploma, DCJS certification, and substantial corrections experience, with strong knowledge of security practices and post orders. Includes Department admin contact and Virginia-specific requirements.
Title: Corrections Lieutenant: Caroline Correctional Unit #02030
State Role Title: Security Manager I
Hiring Range: $60,258.00 - $104,926.00
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Caroline Correctional Unit 02
Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
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.
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.
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.
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-333-3577
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 AHP Letter 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.