Corrections Sergeant: Coffeewood Correctional Center #00434

DHRM • Culpeper, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Sergeant at Coffeewood Correctional Center 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 help 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 role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) certification, and working knowledge of correctional policies, procedures, and practices. Applicants must demonstrate abilities in supervising and organizing work, reading and preparing workplace documentation, following and giving instructions, and working independently with minimal supervision. Previous supervisory experience, computer-based report writing, equivalent training or experience, and Spanish fluency are additional considerations.

This is an agency-employee-only recruitment. Applicants must submit applications 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.

What This Job Offers

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