Corrections Major: Red Onion State Prison #00143
About The Position
The Corrections Major directs ongoing security operations at Red Onion State Prison to support public safety and maintain a safe, secure, and productive institutional environment. The role coordinates and reviews security supervisors’ work across all shifts; leads, develops, counsels, and disciplines staff; and conducts periodic inspections to ensure compliance with security post audits and policies and procedures governing institutional operations. The Corrections Major assists the Warden and Assistant Warden with long-term planning and the development of security and contingency plans. The position interacts with institutional, regional, divisional, and departmental management and staff, as well as visitors, inmates, and the public, to maintain orderly and secure operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- DCJS certification.
- Extensive experience supervising corrections staff.
- Experience working as a DOC Watch Commander or Shift Commander.
- Working experience developing post orders and interpreting and explaining written policies and procedures to staff.
- Comprehensive knowledge of VADOC policies, procedures, and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and counsel staff.
- Considerable working knowledge of physical control of inmates, self-defense, first aid procedures, radio communications, and evidence seizure and control.
Nice To Haves
- LEAD Graduate or equivalent applicable experience or training.
- Working experience with Evidence Based Practices.
- Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Direct ongoing security operations in an institutional setting.
- Coordinate and review the work of security supervisors on all shifts.
- Lead, develop, counsel, and discipline staff.
- Conduct periodic inspections to ensure compliance with security post audits and institutional policies and procedures.
- Assist the Warden and Assistant Warden with long-term planning and the development of security and contingency plans.
- Interact with institutional, regional, divisional, and departmental management and staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
