Corrections Captain: Emergency Services Unit #01168

Title: Corrections Captain: Emergency Services Unit #01168

State Role Title: Security Manager II

Hiring Range: $64,269.00 - $109,436.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: State Farm Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Provide supervision of the statewide Emergency Services Unit program ensuring compliance with established certifications and training programs, and well as supervising the ESU operations (Special Response Teams, Critical Incident Negotiations Team, Critical Incident Peer Support Team) as well as assisting his/her manager with Emergency Management Operations for the Virginia Department of Corrections. Work closely with stakeholders on special projects, committees and boards in security preparedness and response matters

Minimum Qualifications

Certified SRT member. Related experience in the field and a minimum of three (3) year's experience in Emergency Response and Emergency Management, working and training these types of teams. Knowledge of contemporary correctional and emergency response practices, the criminal justice system and law enforcement methods, policies, laws and procedures. Ability to work independently, exercising good judgement in analyzing situations, making reasonable decisions and performing tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to interpret Federal and state laws laws/regulations and Departmental Operating Procedures relating to the Emergency Response Teams and the inventory/maintenance of their equipment. Ability to obtain appropriate certifications in general and specialized training. Ability to train, develop, facilitate and evaluate team members/supervisors. Ability to communicate effectively a statewide program, both orally and in writing; Ability to plan, direct and review the work of others. Demonstrated ability of building working relationships at all levels within the organization and with external partners Working knowledge of VACORIS, Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Considerations

Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office Programs. Completed SRT Level I and Level II Basic Courses, DCJS Instructor Certifications.

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.

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