Custody Manager Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Initial Posting Date: 08/14/2026

Application Deadline: 08/23/2026

Agency: Department of Corrections

Salary Range: $6,834 - $10,569

Position Type: Employee Position Title: Institution Security Manager, Correctional Institution Manager 1 (Salem) For ODOC and OCE employees only

About the Job – Your Role

The Correctional Institution Manager 1 reports directly to the Superintendent, serves on the Executive Management Team, and provides leadership and advice on security, safety, staffing, and institutional operations. The position oversees correctional staff, including Lieutenants, Sergeants, Corporals, and Officers; ensures compliance with laws and DOC policies; participates in hiring, investigations, employee discipline, staff development, and promotional opportunities; and supports the safety and well-being of Adults in Custody (AICs). The position also has significant responsibility for institutional leadership and emergency management. This includes managing staff deployment, budgets and purchases, training programs, and operational policies; serving as Officer-in-Charge when needed; participating on the statewide Security Management Team; and acting on behalf of the Superintendent when necessary. In the Superintendent’s absence, the manager may assume command of emergency response, making sound decisions to maintain the safety, security, and effective operation of the institution.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR Two (2) years of related experience AND a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Requested Skills

• Security Operations Management – Manage and prioritize institutional security operations, staffing needs, and facility requirements.
• Supervision & Leadership – Lead, supervise, coach, and develop security supervisors, lieutenants, and assigned staff.
• Staff Recruitment & Selection – Recruit, screen, select, and retain qualified security personnel while supporting diversity, inclusion, and organizational goals.
• Performance Management – Conduct and review performance evaluations, establish performance standards, and ensure timely completion of appraisals.
• Policy & Procedure Compliance – Develop and maintain position descriptions, post orders, internal procedures, and security practices in compliance with DOC standards and audits.
• Investigations & Accountability – Initiate and review administrative and criminal investigations, evaluate evidence, and address employee and operational concerns appropriately.
• Labor Relations & Collective Bargaining – Support administration of collective bargaining agreements, contract negotiations, and management proposals related to security operations.
• Staffing, Scheduling & Overtime Management – Review timekeeping, approve leave and overtime requests, and adjust staffing assignments based on institutional needs and available resources.
• Strategic Planning & Resource Management – Analyze operational needs, establish priorities, develop short- and long-term goals, and effectively allocate available resources.
• Emergency & Operational Decision-Making – Respond to changing security needs, identify operational risks, and make timely decisions to maintain safety, security, and continuity of operations.
• Safety, Sanitation & Risk Management – Identify safety and sanitation concerns and work with institutional leadership to develop and implement appropriate solutions.
• Communication & Collaborative Leadership – Work effectively with the Institution Management Team, Central Office, supervisors, employees, committees, and task forces to resolve concerns and implement organizational priorities.

Preferred Skill

Possess an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Correctional Certificate or a Correctional Certificate issued by another government agency.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an adult correctional facility that houses male Adults in Custody. Work may include dealing with hostile, aggressive adults in custody who may make threats to self and family. adults in custody may be verbally abusive as well as mentally or emotionally abusive. Employee subject to recall 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency and may be assigned as needed. This employee is responsible for preventing escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools and contraband and documenting the unusual incidents as they occur. During "work stoppage", he/she would be required to fill any post assigned in the institution. This position may require a physical exertion to respond to adults in custody out of control behavior, restraint of an adults in custody; break up a fight and/or come to the aid of/defense of another person. This employee is a member of a management team where conversations and paperwork are generated of a sensitive nature. This employee must have the ability to keep this information confidential. Will be expected to share the mission, vision and core values of the department; requires active modeling of pro-social behaviors in support of a workplace environment respectful of human dignity, social responsibility, personal growth, and transition readiness; must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change, that incarceration provides a powerful opportunity to effect positive change, and that the future public safety of Oregon depends on maintaining environments where such change is valued and nurtured.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B)

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

Additional Information

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. Questions If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number. ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States. This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon "flies with her own wings."

The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date.