Sergeant (Assistant Institutional Training Officer): Nottoway Correctional Center #00110

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Nottoway, VA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This position enhances public safety for the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Department of Corrections staff and inmates. It achieves this by meeting re-entry objectives and by providing effective security services, programming, custody, and control of adult inmates within a major correctional facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Certification
• Successful completion of mandated training for Correctional Officers and all other mandated training
• Working knowledge and understanding of correctional policies, procedures, and practices
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule and supervise the work of others
• Working knowledge in the use of security equipment including firearms, radio equipment, physical control devices, electric and electronic controls
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge or equivalent applicable experience and training
• Current DCJS General Instructor Certification in at least one of the following areas: Firearms, First Aid/CPR, and Defensive Tactics Certification
• Knowledge of adult training methods
• Demonstrated ability to produce written reports using a computer
• Experience delivering training in criminal justice, corrections, or law enforcement environment
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement in carrying out group’s tasks within established guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to present class materials to groups in a training setting

Responsibilities

• Enhance public safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Department of Corrections staff and inmates
• Meet re-entry objectives
• Provide effective security services, programming, custody, and control of adult inmates in a major correctional facility

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees