Sergeant (Asst ITO): St. Brides Correctional Center #00421

Title: Sergeant (Asst ITO): St. Brides Correctional Center #00421

State Role Title: Security Officer IV

Hiring Range: $52,721.00 - $94,002.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: St. Brides Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Position assists the Institutional Training Officer in planning, organizing, coordinating, and in the implementation and delivery of all training programs for employees as mandated by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, American Correctional Association, and Virginia Department of Corrections. Communicates with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public. Leads and counsel’s staff. Completes required training. Maintains a safe and productive workforce. Provides 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.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license. 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. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures and to prepare workplace reports and documentation. Ability to sufficiently receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions.

Additional Considerations

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. Ability to present class materials to groups in a training setting.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 757-296-3381

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.