Corrections Lieutenant: Lunenburg Correctional Center #00150

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) seeks a Corrections Lieutenant at Lunenburg Correctional Center to manage daily security operations and supervise staff on assigned shifts. This role ensures a safe, secure, and orderly environment within the institution.

The position requires extensive corrections experience, DCJS certification, and strong leadership with the ability to plan, schedule, and monitor performance. A focus on compliance, safety, and effective communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current Virginia 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.

Responsibilities

• Manages 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 counsels staff.
• Coordinates work schedules and assigns duty rosters.
• 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.

Skills

Driver's license

Corrections experience

Supervisory experience

Post orders knowledge

Firearms knowledge

Oral & written communication

Duty roster management

Education

High school diploma

DCJS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook)

Job description

Title: Corrections Lieutenant: Lunenburg Correctional Center #00150

State Role Title: Security Manager I

Hiring Range: $58,220 - $101,378

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Lunenburg 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. Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

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.

Advertised: 14 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time