Job Details

Correctional Officer

The purpose of this class is to provide first-line supervision within the Hampton Sheriff's Office Corrections Division. Employees in this class are responsible for supervising correctional personnel, overseeing the daily operations of the correctional facility, and ensuring the safety and security of staff, inmates, and the public through the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures. Work includes inmate care and control, staff supervision, facility security, documentation, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising, training, evaluating, and disciplining correctional staff; serving as senior Field Training Officer (FTO).
• Assigning and monitoring work duties; conducting rounds and inspections to ensure operational readiness.
• Overseeing inmate custody, care, and control, including intake, housing, movement, transportation, and release.
• Responding to and managing emergencies such as disturbances, medical incidents, fires, and suicide prevention events.
• Conducting security checks, searches, and inspections of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and inmates.
• Reviewing and approving reports, logs, grievances, and maintaining accurate inmate records.
• Verifying court documents, warrants, detainers, and related legal paperwork.
• Supervising inmate work details and overseeing facility supplies, sanitation, and maintenance needs.
• Ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information and performing Corrections Deputy duties as required.
• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance; performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements include:

• Current service as a Deputy, Master Deputy, or Sergeant.
• A minimum of three (3) consecutive years of correctional experience, or equivalent substitutions as permitted by policy, including qualifying education, law enforcement experience, military service, or corrections experience.
• The third (3rd) year of experience can be substituted with one of the following:
1. A Bachelor's Degree, OR An Associate Degree (Criminal Justice)
2. Two (2) years of Law Enforcement experience
3. Two (2) years of Corrections experience
4. Four (4) years of Military experience (Honorable Discharge)
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the correctional field AND DCJS Certification, plus one of the following:
1. Retired Military (Honorable Discharge), OR Retired Law Enforcement.
2. Retired Corrections Officer, AND completion of the DCJS Academy.
• Must successfully pass a background check before any offer of employment or promotion.
• This position is safety sensitive and subject to alcohol and controlled substance testing in accordance with the City's substance abuse policy.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.

Additional requirements include:

• Must be in good physical condition and pass the Agility & Written Tests.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and record-keeping skills.
• Must be willing to accept an assignment to any shift or division.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergencies, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.