Senior Sheriff Operations & Compliance Leader

Hampton Police Department; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hampton Police Department seeks a senior manager to plan, direct, and evaluate correctional and law enforcement support operations within the Sheriff’s Office. You will provide oversight with independence and judgment to ensure safety, compliance, and effective service delivery.

Responsibilities include managing inmate intake, housing, security, and staff performance; administering training, accreditation, and firearms qualification; and guiding policies, post orders, and emergency response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• Considerable progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in corrections, law enforcement, or a related public safety field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in law enforcement, corrections, or a related public safety field.
• Background check required prior to offer.
• Must meet and maintain DCJS training and certification requirements.
• Must be certified as a Jail Manager.
• Must qualify annually with firearms per DCJS standards.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Position safety sensitive and subject to alcohol and controlled substances testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate correctional and law enforcement support divisions or specialized units
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and departmental policies
• Oversee inmate intake, classification, housing, release, and security operations
• Supervise, train, evaluate, and discipline sworn and civilian staff through subordinate supervisors
• Administer training, accreditation, firearms qualification, and employee development programs
• Conduct and oversee administrative and internal investigations
• Develop, review, and implement policies, procedures, and post orders
• Assist with budget preparation, procurement, and allocation of resources
• Serve in a command role during emergencies or critical incidents
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external agencies

Skills

Supervisory/management experience

Law enforcement experience

DCJS firearms qualification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, psychology, sociology, or related field

Job description

The Hampton Police Department seeks a senior manager to plan, direct, and evaluate correctional and law enforcement support operations within the Sheriff’s Office. You will provide oversight with independence and judgment to ensure safety, compliance, and effective service delivery.

Responsibilities include managing inmate intake, housing, security, and staff performance; administering training, accreditation, and firearms qualification; and guiding policies, post orders, and emergency response.