Corrections Sergeant: State Farm Correctional Center #00179

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Goochland, VA

1d•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 the assigned shift to ensure a safe and secure environment. The Corrections Sergeant will communicate with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public, and will lead and counsel staff. Responsibilities also 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.
Demonstrated ability to sufficiently receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
Demonstrated 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 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.