Wallens Ridge Corrections Captain & Shift Commander

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Security Manager II at Wallens Ridge State Prison to oversee daily security operations and supervise staff. The role directs shift activities, ensures safety and compliance, and coordinates schedules within the institution.

Requirements include a high school diploma, DCJS certification, and experience in security leadership within the Virginia Department of Corrections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Operator’s License.
• DCJS Certification.
• Working knowledge of departmental policies, institutional policies, operating practices, procedures, and inmate programs.
• Progressive security working experience within the Virginia Department of Corrections.
• Experience in the supervision of corrections staff.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and/or organizing work for others to include timekeeping and duty roster management.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of practices and procedures governing security and/or administration.
• Ability to receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge in the use of firearms, radio equipment, physical control devices, electric and electronic controls.

Responsibilities

• Position contributes to the public safety mission by directing daily activities of security supervisors and support staff as shift commander in an institutional setting.
• Coordinates and reviews the work of others on assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment.
• Leads, develops, and counsels staff.
• Responsible for work schedules, duty rosters and performance management system for staff.
• Conducts ongoing inspections to ensure compliance with security post audit, policies and procedures governing all aspects of institutional operations.
• Interacts with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Security Manager II at Wallens Ridge State Prison to oversee daily security operations and supervise staff. The role directs shift activities, ensures safety and compliance, and coordinates schedules within the institution.

Requirements include a high school diploma, DCJS certification, and experience in security leadership within the Virginia Department of Corrections.