Corrections Security Captain - Shift Commander

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Corrections seeks a Security Manager II at River North Correctional Center to oversee daily security operations, supervise security staff, and ensure a safe, secure environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, DCJS certification, valid driver’s license, and progressive corrections security experience, with opportunity within Central Admin and a clear career path.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Operator’s License.
• DCJS Certification.
• Working knowledge of departmental policies, institutional policies, operating practices, procedures, and inmate programs.
• Progressive security working experience within the Virginia Department of Corrections.
• Experience in the supervision of corrections staff.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and/or organizing work for others to include timekeeping and duty roster management.
• Demonstrated working 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

• Position contributes to the public safety mission by directing daily activities of security supervisors and support staff as shift commander in an institutional setting.
• Coordinates and reviews the work of others on assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment.
• Leads, develops, and counsels staff.
• Responsible for work schedules, duty rosters and performance management system for staff.
• Conducts ongoing inspections to ensure compliance with security post audit, policies and procedures governing all aspects of institutional operations.
• Interacts with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Operator’s License

DCJS Certification

Working knowledge of departmental policies, institutional policies, operating practices, procedures, and inmate programs

Progressive security working experience within the Virginia Department of Corrections

Experience in the supervision of corrections staff

Experience planning, scheduling, and/or organizing work for others to include timekeeping and duty roster management

Demonstrated working 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

Job description

The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Corrections seeks a Security Manager II at River North Correctional Center to oversee daily security operations, supervise security staff, and ensure a safe, secure environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, DCJS certification, valid driver’s license, and progressive corrections security experience, with opportunity within Central Admin and a clear career path.