Corrections Lieutenant: Deerfield Correctional Center #00742

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Security Manager I to oversee daily operations at Deerfield Correctional Center. You will supervise Security Supervisors and Corrections Officers, ensuring a safe, secure, and productive environment for inmates and staff.

You will coordinate schedules, conduct inspections, and contribute to performance management, maintaining order and compliance with post orders and security procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• DCJS Certification is required.
• Candidate should have considerable corrections or law enforcement experience.
• Experience supervising corrections staff is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of Security Supervisors and Corrections Officers.
• Oversee inmate movement to ensure safety and order.
• Lead and counsel staff on shift.
• Coordinate work schedules and duty rosters.
• Contribute to performance management of staff.

Skills

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Post orders

Security procedures

Written & verbal instructions

Firearms & radio use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver’s License

DCJS Certification

Job description

Title

Corrections Lieutenant: Deerfield Correctional Center #00742

State Role Title

Security Manager I

Hiring Range

$60,258.00 - $104,926.00

Pay Band

4

Agency

Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location

Deerfield Correctional Center

Agency Website

www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type

Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Considerations

• 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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

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.