Title: Corrections Lieutenant (Investigator): Virginia Correctional Center for Women #00360

State Role Title: Security Manager I

Hiring Range: $58,220.00 - $101,378.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Virginia Corr Ctr For Women

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The institutional Investigator coordinates all investigations referred to them and acts decisively in providing the proper disposition or avenue of disposition. The Institutional Investigator also provides direct supervision to the Intelligence Officer. Receives information and complaints from employees, inmates and the general public regarding suspicions and/or observations of crimes or violations of law, rules, regulations and policies and investigates allegations and reports incidents to the Special investigative Unit (SIU) as outlined in Department of Corrections (DOC) policy. Conducts investigations on all assignments received from the Warden. Gives assistance and directions to staff and inmates. Contributes to the public safety mission by providing first line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting. Gives assistance and directions to staff and inmates. Supervises and monitors staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe and secure environment. Communicates with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public. Leads and counsels staff. Completes required training. Maintains a safe and productive workforce.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to plan and direct the work of others. Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and interpret administrative policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with institutional officials, other departmental employees and peers. General knowledge of criminal law. Knowledge of criminal investigation methods and techniques and security procedures. Skill in interviewing suspects and witnesses to obtain pertinent data. Demonstrated ability to secure and preserve crime scene evidence. Demonstrated ability to document findings and present court/hearing testimony. Demonstrated ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, pull, crawl, twist, climb stairs and ladders, see count, operate a vehicle, use firearm, physically control and restrain inmates and/or other persons. Working knowledge and understanding of correctional policies, procedures and practices. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule and supervise the work of others. Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures and to prepare workplace reports and documentation. Demonstrated ability to receive, understand, follow and give oral and written instructions.

Additional Considerations

Preferred: Previous Supervisory experience. Prefer demonstrated ability to produce written reports using a computer.

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 Virginia Department of Corrections (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: 804-556-7500

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

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.