Lieutenant (ITO): Coffeewood Correctional Center #00009

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Lieutenant (ITO) at Coffeewood Correctional Center to oversee mandated and specialty staff training, supervise training staff, and manage performance evaluation processes.

You will conduct regular inspections to maintain security, sanitation, and order, and interact with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to ensure safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license; DCJS Certification.
• Considerable experience in corrections or law enforcement.
• Experience supervising corrections staff; excellent oral and written communication; ability to read and interpret policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, deliver, evaluate training for all staff; maintain records and track mandated, elective and specialty training.
• Supervise assigned training staff.
• Contribute to administration of performance management system for staff.
• Conduct ongoing inspections to ensure facility security, sanitation, and order.
• Interact with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; DCJS Certification

Job description

Title: Lieutenant (ITO): Coffeewood Correctional Center #00009

State Role Title: Security Manager I

Hiring Range: $58,220.00 - $101,378.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Coffeewood Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Position is responsible for assessing, developing, delivering, evaluating training, recording, and tracking all mandated, elective and specialty training of all staff for the facility. Responsible for the supervision of assigned training staff. Contributes to administration of performance management system for staff. Conducts ongoing inspections to maintain, security, sanitation, and good order of the institution. Interacts with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Drivers’ License. DCJS Certification. Considerable experience in corrections or law enforcement. Experience supervising corrections staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to read and interpret policies/procedures and effectively prepare lesson plans and instruct accordingly. Knowledge of institutional security operations, equipment, and training techniques.

Additional Considerations

Current DCJS General Instructor Certification in at least one of the following areas: Firearms, First Aid/CPR, and Defensive Tactics Certification. Knowledge of adult training methods. Demonstrated ability to produce written reports using a computer. Experience delivering training in criminal justice, corrections, or law enforcement environment., or university or equivalent training or experience.

Special Instructions

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. 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]

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

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.