Corrections Lieutenant: Lunenburg Correctional Center #00156

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 managing daily activities
of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers, and Inmates in an institutional
setting. Supervises and monitors staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe,
secure, and productive environment. Leads and counsel’s staff. May coordinate
work schedules and assign duty rosters for assigned shift. Contributes to
administration of performance management system for staff. Conducts ongoing
inspections to maintain, security, sanitation, and good order of the
institution. Interacts with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public
to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Certification
• Considerable experience in corrections or law enforcement
• Experience supervising corrections staff
• Working experience planning, scheduling, and/or organizing work to include timekeeping and duty roster management
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating records and reports and applying post orders
• Demonstrated 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 and/or training
• Working experience with evidence-based practices
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office programs to include Outlook

Responsibilities

• managing daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers, and Inmates in an institutional setting
• Supervises and monitors staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment
• Leads and counsel’s staff
• May coordinate work schedules and assign duty rosters for assigned shift
• Contributes to administration of performance management system for staff
• Conducts ongoing inspections to maintain, security, sanitation, and good order of the institution
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees