Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

Corrections Major: Coffeewood Correctional Center #00143

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Valid Driver's License needed.
  • Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Certification required.
  • Extensive experience supervising corrections staff is essential.
  • Experience as a Department of Corrections Watch Commander or Shift Commander preferred.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of VADOC policies and procedures necessary.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook needed.

Responsibilities

  • Direct ongoing security operations in a correctional setting.
  • Coordinate and review security supervisors' work across shifts.
  • Lead, develop, counsel, and discipline staff members.
  • Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with security policies.
  • Assist in long-term planning and security development alongside Warden.
  • Interact with management, staff, inmates, and the public to maintain security.
  • Develop and interpret post orders and security procedures.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Participation in agency-wide initiatives for public safety.
  • Engagement with various levels of institutional management.
  • A structured environment contributing to public safety goals.
  • Interaction with a diverse community within the corrections system.
Full Job Description
Corrections Major: Coffeewood Correctional Center #00143

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

Title: Corrections Major: Coffeewood Correctional Center #00143

State Role Title: Security Manager II

Hiring Range: $73,406.00 - $122,386.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Coffeewood 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 ongoing security operations in an institutional setting. Coordinates and reviews the work of security supervisors on all shifts to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment. Leads, develops, counsels, and disciplines staff. Conducts periodic inspections to ensure compliance with security post audit, policies and procedures governing all aspects of institutional operations. Assists the Warden and Assistant 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

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver's License. Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Certification. Extensive experience in the supervision of corrections staff. Experience working as a Department of Corrections (DOC) Watch Commander or Shift Commander. Working experience developing post orders, interpreting, and explaining written policies and procedures to staff. Comprehensive knowledge of Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) policies, procedures, and practices. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems effectively. Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and counsel staff. Considerable working knowledge of physical control of inmates, self-defense, first aid procedures, radio communications, and evidence seizure and control.

Additional Considerations

LEAD Graduate or equivalent applicable experience or training. Working experience with Evidence Based Practices. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook programs.

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: 07 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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