Captain: State Farm Correctional Center #00163

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

$66K — $113K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Valid Operator's License mandatory.
  • Current Virginia DCJS Certification necessary.
  • Progressive security experience in the Virginia Department of Corrections needed.
  • Experience supervising corrections staff required.
  • Must possess planning and scheduling skills for staff work management.
  • Knowledge in using firearms, communication equipment, and security protocols essential.

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily activities of security supervisors and support staff as shift commander.
  • Coordinate and review staff work to maintain a safe institutional environment.
  • Lead, develop, and counsel corrections staff.
  • Manage work schedules and performance assessments for staff.
  • Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with security policies and protocols.
  • Interact with management, staff, visitors, and inmates to ensure operational security.
  • Ensure smooth operation of institutional activities while maintaining order.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement within the Virginia Department of Corrections.
  • Contribution to public safety mission at a correctional facility.
  • Comprehensive training and development programs available.
  • Supportive work environment focusing on staff development.
  • Potential for exposure to different operational aspects of corrections.
Full Job Description
Captain: State Farm Correctional Center #00163

Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Goochland, Virginia
Categories: Public Safety

Title: Captain: State Farm Correctional Center #00163

State Role Title: Security Manager II

Hiring Range: $66,518.00 - $113,266.00

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

Position contributes to the public safety mission by directing daily activities of security supervisors and support staff as shift commander in an institutional setting. Coordinates and reviews the work of others on assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment. Leads, develops, and counsels staff. Responsible for work schedules, duty rosters and performance management system for staff. Conducts ongoing inspections to ensure compliance with security post audit, policies and procedures governing all aspects of institutional operations. Interacts with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Operator's License. Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Certification. Working knowledge of departmental policies, institutional policies, operating practices, procedures, and inmate programs. Progressive security working experience within the Virginia Department of Corrections. Experience in the supervision of corrections staff. Experience planning, scheduling, and/or organizing work for others to include timekeeping and duty roster management. Demonstrated working knowledge of practices and procedures governing security and/or administration. Demonstrated ability to receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions. Working knowledge in the use of firearms, radio equipment, physical control devices, electric and electronic controls.

Additional Considerations

LEAD Graduate or equivalent applicable experience or training. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office Programs. Knowledge and experience with Evidence Based Practices.

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.

Advertised: 18 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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