Corrections Sergeant: Pocahontas State Correctional Center8

Location: Pocahontas State Corr Ctr Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties: 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 workforce.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver’s License. Current 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. Ability to sufficiently receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions. 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. Additional Considerations Previous supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to produce written reports using a computer. Equivalent training or experience. Demonstrated ability to produce written reports using a computer. Fluency in Spanish. Special Instructions 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. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 804-659-8424 Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION