Corrections Sergeant: Halifax Correctional Unit #23025

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Halifax, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Position is responsible for contributing 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current Department of Criminal Justice Services certification (DCJS)
• Working knowledge and understanding of correctional policies, procedures, and practices
• 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
• Ability shown to sufficiently receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions
• Ability shown 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

• Contributing 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees