Corrections Sergeant: Lead Security Operations

Virginia Department of Corrections; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Sergeant at Lunenburg Correctional Center to provide first-line supervision of Corrections Officers and Trainees in an institutional setting. You will supervise and monitor staff on your shift to maintain a safe, secure environment and communicate with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public.

You will lead and counsel staff, complete required training, and maintain a safe, productive workforce while ensuring policy compliance and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Virginia DCJS certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule and supervise others.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand workplace policies and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision to Corrections Officers and Trainees.
• Supervise staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe environment.
• Communicate with management, staff, visitors and inmates.
• Lead and counsel staff; ensure required training is completed.
• Maintain a safe and productive workforce.

Skills

Supervision

Team Leadership

Policy Understanding

Written Reports

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

DCJS Certification

Driver’s License

Job description

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Sergeant at Lunenburg Correctional Center to provide first-line supervision of Corrections Officers and Trainees in an institutional setting. You will supervise and monitor staff on your shift to maintain a safe, secure environment and communicate with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public.

You will lead and counsel staff, complete required training, and maintain a safe, productive workforce while ensuring policy compliance and