Corrections Lieutenant: Indian Creek Correctional Center #00153

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Corrections Lieutenant at Indian Creek Correctional Center to manage daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers and inmates in an institutional setting. You will supervise staff on assigned shift to maintain a safe, secure, and productive environment.

Lead and counsel staff, coordinate schedules, participate in performance management, conduct inspections, and interact with management, visitors and the public to ensure orderly operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• DCJS Certification.
• Considerable experience in corrections or law enforcement.
• Experience supervising corrections staff.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and duty roster management.
• Experience 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.
• Experience with evidence-based practices.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers and Inmates in an institutional setting.
• Supervise and monitor staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment.
• Lead and counsel staff; coordinate work schedules and duty rosters for assigned shift.
• Contribute to administration of performance management system for staff.
• Conduct ongoing inspections to maintain security, sanitation and good order of the institution.
• Interact with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Skills

Driver's license

DCJS Certification

Corrections experience

Staff supervision

Duty rosters

Post orders

Security procedures

Oral & written instructions

Firearms & radios

Electronic controls

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Corrections Lieutenant: Indian Creek Correctional Center #00153

State Role Title:Security Manager I

Hiring Range: $60,258.00 - $104,926.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Indian Creek Correctional Ctr

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.

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.

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

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.