Corrections Sergeant: Wise Correctional Unit 18 #18005

Virginia Department of Corrections; Wise (VA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 97 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Virginia Department of Corrections in Wise, VA seeks a Corrections Sergeant to supervise Corrections Officers and trainees on a shift, ensuring a safe and secure environment. You will report to management and mentor staff while coordinating training and maintaining a productive workforce.

The position requires a high school diploma, DCJS certification, and a valid driver’s license; fluency in Spanish is a plus. This role supports public safety and professional development within the unit.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent; valid Driver’s License; DCJS certification.
• Working knowledge of correctional policies and ability to supervise.
• Ability to read, understand, and produce workplace reports and documentation.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Driver's license

Supervisory experience

Reading/writing reports

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

DCJS certification

Description du poste

Title: Corrections Sergeant: Wise Correctional Unit 18 #18005

State Role Title:Security Officer IV

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

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Wise Correctional Unit 18

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.

Background Investigation Requirements

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements

Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements

Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

EEO Statement

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Veteran and Service Alumni Encouragement

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

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.