Corrections Sergeant (Multiple Positions): Sussex State Prison Complex #00429

State of Virginia • Sussex, VA

26d • 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

• 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
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures and to prepare workplace reports and documentation
• Ability to sufficiently receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees