Corrections Sergeant: Lawrenceville Correctional Center

DHRM • Brunswick, VA

2d • Onsite

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 ensure a safe and secure environment, communicates with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public, leads and counsels staff, completes required training, and maintains a safe and productive workforce.

The Lead Sergeant (S2) is an experienced Sergeant who serves as a subject matter expert, supports the shift Lieutenant, mentors and coaches Corrections Officers and Sergeants, maintains advanced knowledge in specialty areas, and may assume a senior supervisory role in the Lieutenant’s absence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 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 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.
• Demonstrated 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 an 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.
• As Lead Sergeant (S2), support the shift Lieutenant and serve as a subject matter expert.
• As Lead Sergeant (S2), mentor and coach Corrections Officers and Sergeants.
• As Lead Sergeant (S2), maintain advanced knowledge in specialty areas and potentially step into a senior supervisory role in the Lieutenant’s absence.

What This Job Offers

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