Title: Regional Operations Chief: Central Administration #00202

State Role Title: Security Manager IV

Hiring Range: $130,000.00 - $175,000.00

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Western Regional Office

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Corrections seeks to hire a dynamic leader to serve as the Western Regional Operations Chief. Please note: This position is assigned to the Western Region; however, the successful candidate can expect reassignment to other regions based on agency business needs.

This position, reporting directly to the Chief of Corrections Operations, serves as an Operations Leader to ensure appropriate focus on management, administration, and operations for all functions and comprehensive integration of Community Corrections and Institutions. This position ensures safe and orderly operations of all district offices and facilities within the region.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive working knowledge of the criminal justice system, treatment programs for inmates, facility security, inmate programs and classification. Considerable knowledge of modern corrections methods, policies and practices. Demonstrated leadership experience with excellent communication skills and adept in managing a diverse workforce. Experienced in high level decision-making, logic and analytic skills.

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, public administration, business administration, management or a related field.  Skilled in the use of Microsoft Outlook Programs. Participation in criminal justice associations and/or advanced related certifications. Working knowledge of departmental policies, operating practices, procedures and inmate 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.

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.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-921-2091

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

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.