Corrections Sergeant: Nottoway Correctional Center #00107

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a Corrections Sergeant at Nottoway Correctional Center to provide first-line supervision for Corrections Officers and Trainees, overseeing a shift and ensuring a safe, secure environment. You will communicate with management, staff, visitors, and inmates while leading and mentoring staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and current Virginia DCJS Certification, with strong ability to organize, plan, schedule and document

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current Virginia DCJS Certification.
• Working knowledge of correctional policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to organize, plan, schedule and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures and to prepare workplace reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision to Corrections Officers and Trainees on an assigned shift.
• Lead and counsel staff; maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Communicate with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public; complete required training.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Reading & reporting

Interpersonal communication

Policy understanding

Education

High school diploma

DCJS Certification

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Title: Corrections Sergeant: Nottoway Correctional Center #00107

State Role Title:Security Officer IV

Hiring Range: $54,566.00 - $97.292.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Nottoway Correctional Center

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 workface.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (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.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Special Instructions

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.