Corrections Sergeant: Nottoway Correctional Center #00379

State of Virginia • Nottoway, VA

40d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Supervises and monitors staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe and secure environment. Communicates with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public. Leads and counsel's staff. Completes required training. Maintains a safe and productive workface.

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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to produce written reports using a computer
• Equivalent training or experience
• Fluency in Spanish

Responsibilities

• providing first line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees
• Supervises and monitors staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe and secure environment
• Communicates with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public
• Leads and counsel's staff
• Completes required training
• Maintains a safe and productive workface

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees