Corrections Lieutenant: Wallens Ridge State Prison #00085

DHRM; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Corrections - Central Admin in Virginia seeks a Corrections Lieutenant at Wallens Ridge State Prison to manage daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers and Inmates, ensuring a safe, secure environment and orderly operations.

Requires high school diploma, DCJS certification, valid driver's license, and substantial corrections or law enforcement experience including supervision, scheduling, and use of firearms and radio equipment.

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/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

• Manage daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers and Inmates to ensure safety and security.
• Lead and counsel staff; coordinate shift schedules and duty rosters.
• Contribute to administration of performance management and conduct inspections for security and order.
• Interact with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public to maintain orderly operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Shift coordination

Oral and written communication

Post orders knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DCJS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Title: Corrections Lieutenant: Wallens Ridge State Prison #00085

State Role Title:Security Manager I

Hiring Range: $63,006.00 - $104,926.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Wallens Ridge State Prison

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 counsels 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.

Advertised: 01 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time