Corrections Sergeant: State Farm Work Center #02047

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Goochland, VA

1d•$52,721 - $94,002•Onsite

About The Position

This 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. The role involves supervising and monitoring staff on assigned shifts to ensure a safe and secure environment. The Corrections Sergeant will communicate with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public, while also leading and counseling staff. Responsibilities include completing required training and maintaining 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.
Ability to sufficiently 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

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.