Corrections Lieutenant: Security Leader

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Corrections Lieutenant at Sussex State Prison Complex. The position carries a hiring range of $60,258 to $104,926 and oversees Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers and Inmates within an institutional setting.

Responsibilities include leading staff, scheduling, inspections, and ensuring security, sanitation and order. Background checks and drug testing apply for designated safety-sensitive roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; DCJS Certification.
• Considerable experience in corrections or law enforcement; experience supervising corrections staff.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and organize work including timekeeping and duty rosters.
• Working knowledge of security procedures and post orders; ability to follow and give instructions.

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, productive environment.
• Lead and counsel staff; coordinate work schedules and duty rosters as needed.
• Contribute to performance management and conduct inspections to maintain security and good order.
• Interact with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public to ensure orderly operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Scheduling & timekeeping

Written & oral communication

Public safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DCJS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook)

Radio equipment

Firearms knowledge

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Corrections Lieutenant at Sussex State Prison Complex. The position carries a hiring range of $60,258 to $104,926 and oversees Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers and Inmates within an institutional setting.

Responsibilities include leading staff, scheduling, inspections, and ensuring security, sanitation and order. Background checks and drug testing apply for designated safety-sensitive roles.