Captain: Lunenburg Correctional Center #00146

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Lunenburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Enhances public safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia and
Department of Corrections (DOC) staff and inmates, by meeting re-entry
objectives and by providing effective security services, programming, custody
and control of adult inmates in a major correctional facility.

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Operator’s License.
• Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (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 (VADOC).
• 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.
• Demonstrated 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.

Nice To Haves

• LEAD Graduate or equivalent applicable experience or training.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office Programs.
• Knowledge and experience with Evidence Based Practices.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED