HR Coordinator Sr., Team Lead - Corrections Officer Talent Acquisition: Headquarters

Title: HR Coordinator Senior: Team Lead, Corrections Officer Talent Acquisition

State Role Title: Human Resource Manager I

Hiring Range: $71,235.00 - $110,000.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC - Telework

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated, HR Leader to manage and enhance our Corrections Officer Statewide Recruitment Program. As the HR Coordinator Senior - Team Lead, you will develop, implement and lead strategic recruitment initiatives to attract and retain a diverse, resilient and highly qualified workforce of Corrections Officers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Team Leadership and Coordination: Provide leadership and guidance for statewide recruitment activities ensuring alignment with agency recruitment goals and objectives. Coordinate events and operational support.  Handles inquiries from internal and external customers providing exceptional customer service.
• Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and oversee a statewide corrections officer recruitment strategy tailored to address regional needs and workforce gaps.
• Partnership Development: Establish and nurture relationships with Unit Heads, Field HR Offices, Educational institutions, Community organizations, Military transition programs, and other relevant stakeholders to create a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Marketing and Outreach: Collaborate with stakeholders to design and execute targeted marketing campaigns, job fairs, and outreach events to attract diverse and qualified applicants.
• Data Analysis: Set recruitment goals and monitors recruitment metrics, analyzes trends, and prepares reports to measure the effectiveness of strategies and recommend improvements.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement best practices for streamlining the recruitment process, including application reviews, candidate communication, and interview scheduling.
• Travel: Conduct regular statewide travel to support recruitment efforts, attends events, and ensure the effective operation of regional recruitment initiatives.
• Compliance: Ensure all recruitment activities adhere to state and federal hiring regulations, as well as agency policies and guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience directing and leading the work of others. Knowledge of Human Resources (HR) recruitment policies and procedures. Highly proficient verbal and written communication and administrative skills with attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service, meet deadlines and exceed expectations. Ability to develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition plans. Demonstrated ability to develop action plans to address HR operational needs and track key metrics related to recruitment processes. Ability to successfully interact with a diverse population.
Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task in order to manage multiple candidates and searches at the same time. Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner as well as function as a lead to others. Skilled in the use of Microsoft office programs. Familiarity with corrections, law enforcement, or public safety recruitment.

Additional Considerations

Experience working with HR Information Systems such as Cardinal, Page Up or other HRIS/Applicant Tracking Systems.
Demonstrated experience assisting with development and implementation of recruitment strategies for correctional officer positions.
Experience working in law enforcement, corrections or miliary environment.
Experience leading teams and coordinating statewide initiatives and events.
Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia state hiring processes and policies.
Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment marketing tools.

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: 804-921-2091

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.