Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

Unit Manager: Wallens Ridge State Prison #00479

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management • $65K — $97K *
Wise, VA 24293In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in prison operations or related field.
  • Proven ability to develop strong relationships with staff and inmates.
  • Experience in preparing and delivering detailed reports and presentations.
  • Strong decision-making skills in operational contexts.
  • Understanding of evidence-based practices in correctional settings.

Responsibilities

  • Manage housing units, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborate with staff to enhance reentry programs for inmates.
  • Oversee inmate classification and disciplinary processes.
  • Ensure security operations and facility maintenance standards are met.
  • Supervise Lieutenants and Casework Counselors for efficient function.

Benefits

  • Full-time, salaried position with state benefits.
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Contributions to a meaningful public safety mission.
  • Potential for career advancement within the agency.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of correctional professionals.
Full Job Description
Unit Manager: Wallens Ridge State Prison #00479

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

Title: Unit Manager: Wallens Ridge State Prison #00479

State Role Title: Security Manager II

Hiring Range: $65,602.00 - $97,994.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Wallens Ridge State Prison

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Contributes to the agency's public safety mission by serving as the manager of one or more housing units at a major correctional center. Collaborates with security, treatment, maintenance and support staff to ensure inmates receive effective reentry programming and services based on evidence-based principles (EBP) and practices. Oversees inmate classification, discipline, programs and services, security operations, audit compliance documentation, and building maintenance and sanitation for assigned unit(s). Supervises Lieutenants and Casework Counselors.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive working knowledge of prison operations, policies, and procedures. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships. Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver reports and presentations to diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to make effective operational decisions.

Additional Considerations

Experience effectively communicating with all levels of institutional staff, inmates, and inmate family members. Working knowledge of security and treatment within an adult correctional setting. Working knowledge of evidence-based research and practices for prison operations. Working knowledge of reentry programs and services available to inmates. Experience supervising correctional staff.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-659-8424

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

Advertised: 03 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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