Assistant Warden: River North Correctional Center #00003

Title: Assistant Warden: River North Correctional Center #00003

State Role Title: Security Manager III

Hiring Range: $78,280.00 - $139,533.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: River North Corr Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Contributes to the public safety mission by directing the activities of multiple areas including Security, Treatment, Medical, Safety and Food Service departments and ongoing security operations in an institutional setting. Responsible for the daily operations in the absence of the Warden. Provides daily leadership, guidance and supervision to departmental heads and other staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed and the public safety mission of the department is met. Leads, develops, counsels and disciplines staff. Assists the Warden in long-term planning, and development of security and contingency plans. Interacts with institutional, regional, divisional, and departmental management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive experience in the supervision of corrections staff. Extensive and progressive security management experience in corrections or law enforcement. DCJS Certification. Comprehensive knowledge of VADOC policies, procedures, and practices. Working knowledge of institutional operations, security, inmate programs and classification. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems effectively. Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and counsel staff. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and the public.

Statement of Economic Interest (SOEI):
Ability to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter, in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3100. Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter, as required by Code of Virginia § 2.2-3132.

Shares the monthly 24-hour duty schedule with the Warden to conduct regular weekly visits to all areas of the facility. Performs routine security checks of the perimeter and staff operations to maintain a thorough understanding of facility systems. Ensures all visits are properly documented in log books.

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge, coursework, certification, training, or experience in Criminal Justice or related field. LEAD Graduate or equivalent applicable experience or training. Working experience with Evidence Based Practices and Reentry Initiatives.

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 em