Corrections Surveillance Specialist (Multiple Positions): Greensville Correctional Center #01170

Title: Corrections Surveillance Specialist (Multiple Positions): Greensville Correctional Center #01170

State Role Title: Computer Operations Techn I

Hiring Range: $38,000.00 - $48,000.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Greensville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Corrections Surveillance Specialists contribute to the agency’s public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff, and inmates by ensuring effective and safe custody and control along with compliance with policy and procedure. This is successfully accomplished using FUSUS camera technology. Specialists provide video monitoring security over adult inmates at the institution and supervise the daily activities of inmates while observing and recording their behavior and movement to ensure their safe and secure confinement. This Specialist position provides security and supervision of adult inmates, by monitoring videos and alerting staff of any instance outside the normal activities of the population.

This position works 12 hour shifts and positions are available for day shift and night shift

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Working knowledge and understanding of computer systems, CCTV and video management systems/platforms. Ability to work in high-pressure environments and respond quickly to incidents. Ability to accurately record observations and maintain logs Attention to detail with the ability to detect unusual activity, behavior or patterns in video footage. Ability to multi-task, monitoring multiple camera feeds simultaneously while documenting findings. Ability to handle sensitive footage and intelligence with confidentiality and discretion

Additional Considerations

Experience in law enforcement, security operations, or surveillance technology. Familiarity with video surveillance systems, intelligence software, or crime center platforms. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 434-602-3416

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.