Corrections Sergeant (Multiple positions): Lunenburg Correctional Center #00170

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Lunenburg, VA

8d • $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 the assigned shift 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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