Captain: Wallens Ridge State Prison #00030
About The Position
The Captain serves as shift commander in an institutional setting, directing the daily activities of security supervisors and support staff. The role coordinates and reviews the work of staff on the assigned shift to maintain a safe, secure, and productive environment. The Captain leads, develops, and counsels staff; manages work schedules and duty rosters; and oversees staff performance management. The position conducts ongoing inspections to ensure compliance with security post audits, policies, and procedures governing institutional operations. The Captain 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.
- DCJS certification.
- Working knowledge of departmental and institutional policies, operating practices, procedures, and inmate programs.
- Progressive security work experience within the Virginia Department of Corrections.
- Experience supervising corrections staff.
- Experience planning, scheduling, and/or organizing work for others, including 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 of firearms, radio equipment, physical control devices, and electric and electronic controls.
Nice To Haves
- LEAD Graduate or equivalent applicable experience or training.
- Demonstrated skill using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office programs.
- Knowledge and experience with Evidence Based Practices.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily activities of security supervisors and support staff as shift commander.
- Coordinate and review the work of others on the assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment.
- Lead, develop, and counsel staff.
- Manage staff work schedules, duty rosters, and performance management.
- Conduct ongoing inspections to ensure compliance with security post audits and policies and procedures governing institutional operations.
- Interact with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
