Corrections Sergeant: Buckingham Correctional Center #00380

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Buckingham, VA

23h • 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 counsel’s staff. Completes required training. Maintains a safe and productive workforce.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Certification.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to sufficiently receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated 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

• Providing first line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting.
• Supervising and monitoring staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Communicating with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public.
• Leading and counseling staff.
• Completing required training.
• Maintaining a safe and productive workforce.

What This Job Offers

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