Corrections Sergeant: Keen Mountain Correctional Center #00338

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Oakwood (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Keen Mountain, VA seeks a Corrections Sergeant for Keen Mountain Correctional Center. The role oversees Corrections Officers and Trainees, ensuring safety and security and compliance with policies.

The position requires a high school diploma, DCJS certification, valid driver’s license, and experience supervising staff. Fluency in Spanish is a plus, and the agency supports inclusive hiring practices. The salary range is listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and valid DCJS certification.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule and supervise staff.
• Ability to read and interpret workplace policies and prepare reports.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees.
• Monitor and direct staff on assigned shift for safety and security.
• Communicate with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public.
• Lead and counsel staff; ensure training compliance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Oral & written communication

Bilingual Spanish

Policy interpretation

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

DCJS certification

Equivalent training or experience

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Title: Corrections Sergeant: Keen Mountain Correctional Center #00338

State Role Title:Security Officer IV

Hiring Range: $54,566.00 - $97,292.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Keen Mountain Correctional Ctr

Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

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.