Corrections Sergeant: Greensville Correctional Center - multiple vacancies

Virginia Department of Corrections; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Sergeant at Greensville Correctional Center to supervise corrections staff and trainees, ensuring a safe, secure environment on the assigned shift.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and DCJS certification, with ability to plan, organize, and supervise staff; Spanish is a plus.

Applicants should be able to prepare workplace reports and effectively communicate with management, staff, inmates, and the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current DCJS certification.
• Ability to supervise and schedule the work of others.
• Ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and to prepare workplace reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision to Corrections Officers and Trainees on an institutional shift.
• Lead and counsel staff; monitor to maintain a safe, secure environment.
• Communicate with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public; ensure duty requirements are met.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Policy understanding

Written reports

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title

Corrections Sergeant: Greensville Correctional Center - multiple vacancies

State Role Title

Security Officer IV

Hiring Range

$52,721.00 - $94,002.00

Pay Band

4

Agency

Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location

Greensville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website

www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

Position is responsible for contributing to the public safety mission by providing first line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting. Supervises and monitors staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe and secure environment. Communicates with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public. Leads and counsel’s staff. Completes required training. Maintains a safe and productive workforce.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver’s License. Current DCJS certification. Working knowledge and understanding of correctional policies, procedures, and practices. Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule and supervise the work of others. Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures and to prepare workplace reports and documentation. Ability to sufficiently receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule and supervise the work of others. Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures and to prepare workplace reports and documentation.

Additional Considerations

Previous supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to produce written reports using a computer. Equivalent training or experience. Demonstrated ability to produce written reports using a computer. Fluency in Spanish.

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

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.