Program Manager (CMDC): Special Operations Unit #01874

Title: Program Manager (CMDC): Special Operations Unit #01874

State Role Title: Security Officer III

Hiring Range: $59,966.00 - $98,341.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: State Farm Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Directs activities of the Centralized Mail Distribution Center Statewide Mail Reviewers. Ensures facility safety and security by directing the established processes for accurately documenting receipt and shipment of all inmate incoming legal correspondence, books, and publications in support of the searches conducted by the intelligence officers to intercept drugs and other contraband before forwarding items to the facilities for issuance to the inmates. Ensures all mail is handled according to applicable federal, state, and departmental regulations and procedures. Develops, updates, and maintains all necessary documentation and reports. Assists with investigations of all suspicious mailings received and/or observations of crimes or violations of laws, rules, regulations, and policies. Reports incidents to unit supervisors and the Office of Law Enforcement Services as outlined in DOC policy. Leads and counsel’s staff. Coordinates work schedules and assignments to ensure adequate staffing coverage. Contributes to administration of performance management systems for staff. Conducts ongoing inspections to maintain, security, sanitation, and good order of the distribution facility. Interacts with management, staff, visitors, inmates and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Minimum Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent. Ability to sufficiently receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions. Demonstrated knowledge of practices and procedures governing security and/or administration within VADOC

Additional Considerations

Experience supervising corrections staff; experience in planning, scheduling, and/or organizing work for others to include timekeeping and duty roster management; experience in reviewing and evaluating records and reports and applying post orders; investigative or security related experiences with contraband detection. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook applications. Knowledge and 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: 804-357-3445

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.