CORRECTIONS SERGEANT

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA

CLASS DESCRIPTION

2026

CLASS TITLE: CORRECTIONS SERGEANT, Non Exempt

Current Salary Range: $54,998 - $88,204

Salary Range (Effective July 1, 2026): $63,207 – $112,243

STARTING SALARY BASED ON CREDITABLE YEARS OF

EXPEREINCE/EDUCATION/MILITARY SERVICE

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

The purpose of the class is to supervise daily jail operations on assigned shift, ensuring the safety

and security of inmates, staff, and the citizens through the proper enforcement of jail policies and

procedures; to supervise or perform specialized duties as assigned, and to perform related work

as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work

methods and sequences under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in

this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the

class as necessary.

Ensures the safety and security of inmates and staff through the efficient and effective

enforcement of jail policies and procedures.

Supervises subordinate officers on assigned shift through the chain of command; supervisory

duties include scheduling, instructing, planning and assigning work, reviewing work, maintaining

standards, coordinating activities, acting on employee problems, and recommending and

implementing employee discipline.

Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness, accuracy and compliance with policies and

standards; evaluates performance and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice

and assistance as needed.

Schedules and participates in officer training.

Assists in ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and

standards of quality and safety.

Conducts roll call of officers and inspects officers for fitness for duty; conducts shift meetings to

discuss work priorities, objectives and goals and to communicate directives from administrators.

Monitors jail access and egress.

Monitors security cameras, alarm systems, automated locking systems and other specialized

security equipment.

Processes and books inmates; searches, photographs and fingerprints inmates; conducts drug

screenings; secures inmates’ property and issues supplies; may coordinate the collection, storage

and safe keeping of inmates’ property if assigned.

CLASS TITLE: CORRECTIONS SERGEANT

Routinely searches inmates, cells, kitchen, grounds and other inmate-accessible areas for

contraband and other safety and security hazards.

Supervises and assists with the service of meals; supervises visitation, recreation and exercise,

educational activities, telephone privileges, counseling, court visits, movement within the facility,

and medical attention; conducts head counts regularly.

Transports inmates to destinations outside the facility as directed.

Investigates or assists in investigating and resolving inmate complaints;

Functions as a primary decision-maker on duty for routine situations; maintains control of

emergency situations until relieved by superior officer.

Enforces local, state and federal laws in the jail environment; responds to and investigates

incidents, crimes and suspected criminal activity and takes appropriate action; conducts hearings

for minor rule violations.

Assists subordinates with unruly or disruptive inmates / detainees that may jeopardize the security

or operation of the facility; authorizes and supervises the use of force when necessary to

suppress disturbances.

Supervises the work of inmates in the maintenance of buildings and grounds.

Processes the release or transfer of inmates based on court orders or other legal authorization.

Notifies supervisor of any incidents or issues of concern on assigned shift.

Prepares required records and reports; reviews reports submitted by subordinates for

completeness, accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Communicates with law enforcement personnel, probation and parole officers, court personnel,

victim advocates, attorneys, volunteers, clergy, medical care practitioners, and others regarding

inmate care and custody.

Attends training, meetings, conferences, seminars, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge

and skills.

Receives, reviews and responds to inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of

responsibility.

Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including attending meetings,

preparing reports and records, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing

documents, answering the telephone, issuing mail to inmates, maintaining subordinates’ leave

records and processing time cards, ordering supplies and materials, etc.

INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS

DATA INVOLVEMENT:

Requires coordinating or determining time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on

analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities.

PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT:

Requires supervising or leading others by determining work procedures, assigning duties,

maintaining harmonious relations and promoting efficiency.

CLASS TITLE: CORRECTIONS SERGEANT

INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS:

Requires handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring moderate instruction and

experience, such as firearms, restraining devices, protective equipment; also involves handling or

using machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers

for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

REASONING REQUIREMENTS:

Requires performing supervisory work involving policy and guidelines, solving both people- and

work-related problems.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires using addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates

and percentages.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires reading technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical

problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with

proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires doing specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general

understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not

previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and

practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems;

requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional

exposure to unusual pressure.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:

Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by formal training, special

courses or self-education that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college

education or specialized advanced training in criminal justice, corrections, law enforcement or a

closely related field. Associate’s degree is desirable.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Must possess DCJS basic correctional officer certification.

CPR/First Aid certifications are desirable.

Shall attend and satisfactorily complete supervision training as assigned within the 12-month

probationary period.

CLASS TITLE: CORRECTIONS SERGEANT

Shall successfully complete the Shift Supervisor Trainee Book within the first 4-months of the

probationary period.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a minimum of three of corrections experience

Requires at least one year of supervision experience in a correctional environment

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort, typically involving

some combination of driving, walking, running, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and

which involves the lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials

(up to 50 pounds), and occasionally heavy objects (100 pounds or more). While performing

corrections work, must be able to defend one's self from assault and to restrain suspects of

varying weights.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, fumes and/or noxious odors,

disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, violence.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, color

perception, depth perception, texture perception, odor perception.

JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS

JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS:

Responsible for actions of others, requiring almost constant decisions affecting co-workers,

inmates, or others in the general public; works in a moderately fluid environment with guidelines

and rules, but frequent variations from the routine.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Jail

Board Authority to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.