Senior Transportation Security Manager – Corrections

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Major (Centralized Transportation Unit) to lead statewide security and transportation operations from the Central Admin. The role directs, coordinates, and evaluates inmate transportation to facilities, courts, and providers with an emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The position provides strategic leadership to transportation supervisors, develops policies, and ensures compliance with laws and accreditation.

Qualifications

• Lead, develop, mentor staff and promote accountability and engagement.
• Plan and evaluate large-scale operations involving personnel, equipment, scheduling, logistics, and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of offender custody, transportation security, incident command, emergency operations, and communication with stakeholders.
• High school diploma, valid driver's license, and DCJS certification.
• Experience supervising public safety personnel and leading complex security operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of statewide security and transportation operations for the Centralized Transportation Unit.
• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate transportation activities to ensure safe, secure, and timely movement of inmates.
• Develop and implement transportation policies, procedures, and contingency plans; ensure policy compliance.
• Serve as liaison with institutional, regional, divisional, and external stakeholders to support communication and coordination.
• Support long-range planning, emergency response, resource management, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Staff leadership

Mentoring

Risk analysis

Operational planning

Communication

Staff development

Education

High school diploma

DCJS certification

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

LEAD graduate training

Job description

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Major (Centralized Transportation Unit) to lead statewide security and transportation operations from the Central Admin. The role directs, coordinates, and evaluates inmate transportation to facilities, courts, and providers with an emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The position provides strategic leadership to transportation supervisors, develops policies, and ensures compliance with laws and accreditation.