Corrections Sergeant: Red Onion State Prison #00349

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrections Sergeant at Red Onion State Prison in Virginia is seeking candidates to provide first-line supervision of Corrections Officers and Trainees, ensuring a safe and secure institutional environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, current DCJS certification, and ability to organize, plan, and supervise staff, with strong written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current 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 and documentation.
• Ability to receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting.
• Monitor staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Communicate with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public.
• Lead and counsel staff.
• Complete required training and maintain a productive workforce.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DCJS certification

Job description

Title: Corrections Sergeant: Red Onion State Prison #00349

State Role Title: Security Officer IV

Hiring Range: $57,055.00 - $97,292.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Red Onion State Prison

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.

Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Disability Accommodations

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.

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

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.