Corrections Lieutenant: Virginia Correctional Center for Women #00128

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Lieutenant: Virginia Correctional Center for Women #00128 to fill a Security Manager I state role. The position oversees daily activities of security staff and inmates, ensuring safety and order within a major women's facility located in Virginia Beach.

Applicants must hold a DCJS certification and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include staff supervision, shift scheduling, and participation in performance management and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• DCJS certification required.
• Considerable experience in corrections or law enforcement; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers, and Inmates in an institutional setting.
• Supervise staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment.
• Lead and counsel staff; coordinate work schedules and duty rosters for the shift.
• Contribute to performance management and conduct ongoing inspections to maintain security and order.

Skills

Staff supervision

Security operations

Post orders understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DCJS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Title: Corrections Lieutenant: Virginia Correctional Center for Women #00128

State Role Title: Security Manager I

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

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Virginia Corr Ctr For Women

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. 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. Demonstrated 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.

Special Instructions

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. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

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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.

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.

Advertised: 22 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time