Unit Captain - Senior Corrections Leader

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia is seeking a Captain-level Correctional Officer to supervise a shift or unit within a correctional facility, ensuring safety, control of inmates, and compliance with policy. The role emphasizes directing staff, training, audits, and incident investigations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least six years of related experience; substitutions for education are possible. A strong record of performance and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.
• Six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a correctional officer, probation/parole officer, any U.S. Military Service (Part-time National Guard service may be included as military service using the Division of Personnel's internal conversion calculation), police officer or in criminal justice or related field.
• Substitution: Successfully completed coursework from an accredited college or university in corrections, criminal justice or related field may be substituted for the required experience at a rate of one (1) year for every thirty (30) hours of study.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and review the work of subordinates.
• Directs and controls the work of all security personnel.
• Chairs, conducts, or participates in committee meetings to discuss daily activities and problems.
• Prepare periodic reports to the authority concerning facility operation, progress, problems, and recommendations for action.
• Discipline or recommend discipline of subordinates for violations of established policies and procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of West Virginia is seeking a Captain-level Correctional Officer to supervise a shift or unit within a correctional facility, ensuring safety, control of inmates, and compliance with policy. The role emphasizes directing staff, training, audits, and incident investigations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least six years of related experience; substitutions for education are possible. A strong record of performance and background checks are required.