Regional Operations Captain: Security & Emergency Lead

Virginia Department of Corrections; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Regional Operations Captain (Captain, Operations) for the Central Regional Office to provide regional-level operational support and technical guidance across VADOC institutions. The role coordinates security initiatives, emergency operations, and regional security activities, while analyzing trends to inform decisions and ensure consistent security practices.

The position requires extensive travel throughout the region and close collaboration with

Qualifications

• Significant progressive experience in correctional security operations, institutional security, emergency response, investigations, or a closely related area.
• Extensive experience in a correctional environment with demonstrated knowledge of institutional operations and security practices.
• Supervisory or management experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Experience conducting security assessments, audits, operational reviews, or vulnerability assessments preferred.
• Experience with Incident Command System (ICS), COOP, emergency preparedness, or critical incident management preferred.
• Current or prior experience at the Captain level or equivalent level of responsibility within VADOC or a comparable correctional organization.

Responsibilities

• The Regional Operations Captain provides regional-level operational support and technical assistance to ensure safe, secure, and consistent correctional operations across assigned Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) institutions.
• Coordinates security initiatives, supports emergency and specialized operations, monitors security trends, and assists institutions in addressing operational and compliance needs.
• Plans and coordinates institutional lockdowns, emergency security operations, staff interdiction operations, contraband interdiction initiatives, transportation operations, security assessments, and other regional security activities.
• Analyzes regional operational data and trends to identify areas of concern, support informed decision-making, and promote consistency in security practices across institutions.
• Works closely with Wardens, institutional security leadership, Regional Operations Managers, regional staff, law enforcement partners, and other stakeholders; travels extensively and may act as designee for the Regional Operations Manager.

Job description

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Regional Operations Captain (Captain, Operations) for the Central Regional Office to provide regional-level operational support and technical guidance across VADOC institutions. The role coordinates security initiatives, emergency operations, and regional security activities, while analyzing trends to inform decisions and ensure consistent security practices.

The position requires extensive travel throughout the region and close collaboration with