Sergeant (Assistant Institutional Training Officer) Dillwyn Correctional Center #00345

Title : Sergeant (Assistant Institutional Training Officer) : Dillwyn Correctional Center #00345

State Role Title : Security Officer IV

Hiring Range : $52721.00 - $94002.00

Pay Band : 4

Agency : Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location : Dillwyn Correctional Center

Agency Website :

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 counsels 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 drivers 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.

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 groups 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.

If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (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 Drivers 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 Virginias 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.

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Contact Information

Name : Human Resources

Phone :

Email : Emailed applications are not accepted.

In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Accounts Receivable,Conveyancing Paralegal,ABAP,Front Office Management,HR Operations,Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 52721 - 94002