Inmate Grievance Coordinator: Lawrenceville Correctional Center #02142

Job Duties

Monitors the grievance procedure in its entirety (informal complaints, emergency grievances, and regular grievances) to ensure compliance with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) policy.

Conducts investigations of inmate grievances. Consults with staff and inmates to resolve problems / issues and to investigate claims.

Meets with inmates as needed. Prepares responses for correspondence as required by the Operations Manager. May coordinates access to the Law Library and the Institutional Attorney.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of federal and state laws governing rights for the incarcerated. Demonstrated ability to conduct interviews and investigations, research, and present findings clearly and accurately.

Demonstrated ability to analyze data. Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and consultation to inmates needing assistance.

Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow oral and written rules and regulations. Demonstrated ability to maintain harmonious working and public relations.

Demonstrated ability to organize and complete work assignments with minimal guidance from others.

Additional Considerations

Considerable knowledge of VADOC operations, policies and procedures. operations. Experience in a corrections facility providing direct contact with inmates.

Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access programs.

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 : 804-235-1886

Email : EMAILE 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.