Corrections Sergeant: Rustburg Correctional Unit #09053

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Corr - Central Admin in Rustburg is seeking a Corrections Sergeant to supervise officers and trainees, ensuring a safe, secure environment. The role involves directing staff on shift, communicating with management and the public, and enforcing policies with consistency.

Applicants should hold a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and current DCJS certification. Fluency in Spanish and prior supervisory experience are desirable assets for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License. DCJS Certification current.
• Ability to supervise and instruct staff and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line supervision to Corrections Officers and Trainees.
• Monitor staff on assigned shift to ensure safety and security.
• Communicate with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public; lead and counsel staff.
• Complete required training and maintain a safe, productive workforce.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

DCJS Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Title: Corrections Sergeant: Rustburg Correctional Unit #09053

State Role Title: Security Officer IV

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

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Rustburg Correctional Unit 09

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 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. Demonstrated 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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

Advertised: 28 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time