Corrections Sergeant: Lunenburg Correctional Center #00332
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 position supervises and monitors staff on an assigned shift to maintain a safe and secure environment; communicates with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public; leads and counsels staff; completes required training; and helps maintain a safe and productive workforce. The position is located at Lunenburg Correctional Center and is an agency-employee-only recruitment. Applicants must apply electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. Finalists are subject to a background investigation, and applicants for designated safety-sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment drug screening.
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.
- 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.
- 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 the 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
