Corrections Lieutenant: Wallens Ridge State Prison #00085

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Corrections Lieutenant: Wallens Ridge State Prison to manage daily activities of security staff and inmates in a high-security setting.

The role requires leadership, DCJS certification and extensive experience supervising corrections staff. The position is on-site at Wallens Ridge State Prison with state benefits and a defined pay range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• DCJS Certification required.
• Experience supervising corrections staff or similar.Leading and counseling staff on shift.
• Knowledge of security practices and procedures in corrections.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers and Inmates.
• Supervise and monitor staff on assigned shift to ensure safety and security.
• Coordinate work schedules and duty rosters; assist in performance management.
• Inspect institutional operations to maintain order, security and sanitation.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DCJS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: MAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.