Corrections Sergeant: Indian Creek Correctional Center #00340

DHRM • Chesapeake, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Sergeant contributes to the public safety mission by providing first-line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting. The role supervises and monitors staff on an assigned shift to help ensure a safe and secure environment, communicates with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public, and leads and counsels staff. The sergeant completes required training and works to maintain a safe and productive workforce.

This position is at Indian Creek Correctional Center. The recruitment is limited to agency employees. Applicants are subject to a background investigation, and applicants to designated safety-sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment drug screening. Applications and résumés must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System; mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications are not accepted.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current DCJS certification.
• Working knowledge and understanding of correctional policies, procedures, and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures and prepare workplace reports and documentation.
• Ability to receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to produce written reports using a computer.
• Equivalent training or experience.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting.
• Supervise and monitor staff on an assigned shift to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Communicate with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public.
• Lead and counsel staff.
• Complete required training.
• Maintain a safe and productive workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED