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Corrections Lieutenant: Emergency Services Unit/Special Operations #01702
Job no: 5108793
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Public Safety
Title: Corrections Lieutenant: Emergency Management Services #01702
State Role Title: Security Manager I
Hiring Range: $60,258.00 - $104,926.00
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: DOC Headquarters
Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
To assist the Captain, Emergency Services Unit in preparing the VADOC for emergencies and recovery while maintaining operations. To ensure the departments compliance with current standards for emergency response training through active development implementation and evaluation of the Incident Command System programs and exercises. These trainings will incorporate the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in their development and application. This position provides a standardized approach to incident management that is scalable and flexible, enhancing cooperation's and interoperability among responders, provides tor comprehensive all - hazard preparedness, maximizes efficient resource coordination among jurisdictions or agency branches and reflects best practices. This position provides a complete training experience including a process for corrective actions and training a variety of special teams with the VADOC such as Special Response Team Level One and Level Two as well as the Critical Incident Negotiation Team.
"The ideal candidate must be capable of delivering training sessions and actively participating in instructional activities, including standing for extended periods."
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver's License. DCJS Certification. Considerable experience in corrections or law enforcement. Experience supervising corrections staff. Working experience planning, scheduling, and/or organizing work to include timekeeping and duty roster management. Experience in reviewing and evaluating records and reports and applying post orders. Demonstrated knowledge of practices and procedures governing security and/or administration. Ability to receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions. Working knowledge in the use of firearms, radio equipment, physical control devices, electric and electronic controls. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs to include outlook.
Additional Considerations
LEAD Graduate or equivalent applicable experience and/or training. Working experience with evidence-based practices.
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: 804-659-8424
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.
Advertised: 04 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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