Deputy Director (Community): Central Administration - #00200

Title: Deputy Director (Community): Central Administration

State Role Title: Security Manager V

Hiring Range: $130,201.00 - $195,000.00

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Deputy Director – Community is a key executive leadership position within the Virginia Department of Corrections, reporting directly to the Agency Head. This senior leadership role is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of all community operations including probation and parole, and alternatives to incarceration with a focus on enhancing public safety, promoting offender accountability, and supporting successful reintegration into society. This position is charged with ensuring public safety while supporting individuals under supervision to successfully reintegrate into society. The Deputy Director – Community provides strategic leadership to correctional staff and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to advance the agency’s mission by reducing recidivism and enhancing community well-being.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of community supervision practices, including probation and parole systems. Strong knowledge of state and federal laws governing community supervision and alternatives to incarceration. Proven understanding of evidence-based practices for reducing recidivism and supporting reintegration. Extensive leadership and decision-making skills with demonstrated ability to manage teams and complex systems. Strong management skills with a focus on operational efficiency and staff development. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in developing and implementing innovative programs. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to lead large, complex operations while maintaining alignment with organizational goals. Highly skilled in fostering a culture of accountability, respect, service, and innovation. Experience with strategic planning, policy development, and performance management. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies and community organizations.

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge/experience/education in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field. Extensive experience serving in a senior leadership role in corrections, community supervision or related field.

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.

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