Captain: Greensville Correctional Center #01093
About The Position
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.
- 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.
- Coordinating and reviewing the work of others on assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment.
- Leading, developing, and counseling staff.
- Managing work schedules, duty rosters, and performance management system for staff.
- Conducting ongoing inspections to ensure compliance with security post audit, policies and procedures governing all aspects of institutional operations.
- Interacting with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.
Benefits
- Background Investigation
- Drug Testing
- Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only)
- EEO employer
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
- Veteran preference
- AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
- Alternative Hiring Process for individuals with disabilities
- Service-Connected Veterans preference
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
