Corrections Lieutenant (Investigator): Virginia Correctional Center for Women #00360

State of Virginia•Goochland, VA

39d•$58,220 - $101,378

About The Position

The institutional Investigator coordinates all investigations referred to them and acts decisively in providing the proper disposition or avenue of disposition. The Institutional Investigator also provides direct supervision to the Intelligence Officer. Receives information and complaints from employees, inmates and the general public regarding suspicions and/or observations of crimes or violations of law, rules, regulations and policies and investigates allegations and reports incidents to the Special investigative Unit (SIU) as outlined in Department of Corrections (DOC) policy. Conducts investigations on all assignments received from the Warden. Gives assistance and directions to staff and inmates. Contributes to the public safety mission by providing first line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting. Gives assistance and directions to staff and inmates. Supervises and monitors staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe and secure environment. Communicates with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public. Leads and counsels staff. Completes required training. Maintains a safe and productive workforce.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to plan and direct the work of others.
Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and interpret administrative policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with institutional officials, other departmental employees and peers.
General knowledge of criminal law.
Knowledge of criminal investigation methods and techniques and security procedures.
Skill in interviewing suspects and witnesses to obtain pertinent data.
Demonstrated ability to secure and preserve crime scene evidence.
Demonstrated ability to document findings and present court/hearing testimony.
Demonstrated ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, pull, crawl, twist, climb stairs and ladders, see count, operate a vehicle, use firearm, physically control and restrain inmates and/or other persons.
Working knowledge and understanding of correctional policies, procedures and practices.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule and supervise the work of others.
Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures and to prepare workplace reports and documentation.
Demonstrated ability to receive, understand, follow and give oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Previous Supervisory experience.
Prefer demonstrated ability to produce written reports using a computer.

Responsibilities

Coordinates all investigations referred to them and acts decisively in providing the proper disposition or avenue of disposition.
Provides direct supervision to the Intelligence Officer.
Receives information and complaints from employees, inmates and the general public regarding suspicions and/or observations of crimes or violations of law, rules, regulations and policies and investigates allegations and reports incidents to the Special investigative Unit (SIU) as outlined in Department of Corrections (DOC) policy.
Conducts investigations on all assignments received from the Warden.
Gives assistance and directions to staff and inmates.
Contributes to the public safety mission by providing first line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting.
Supervises and monitors staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Communicates with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public.
Leads and counsels staff.
Completes required training.
Maintains a safe and productive workforce.