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Danville Police Department
Danville, VA
Jun 08, 2026
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Directs Adult Detention Center (ADC) operations. Promulgates the ADC philosophy, and establishes and updates ADCgoals, policies and procedures. Directs, manages and trains all ADC staff. Serves as liaison with the Virginia Board, theDepartment of Corrections, and the ADC food service vendor.
*Promulgates ADC philosophy, ensuring that staff is trained on its meaning and application; develops long termgoals for the institution, coordinating all ADC functions based on these principles, and ensuring they are integratedinto the fabric of the institution’s operations.
*Manages staff by establishing and updating staff position descriptions; ensuring staff understand performancerequirements; motivating staff to implement the City's core values and ADC's philosophy; and interacting with staffto ensure they are appropriately handling their assignments.
*Ensures compliance with all applicable federal regulations and state jail standards by researching and writingappropriate ADC policies and procedures; posting new procedures, and ensuring all ADC staff review andunderstand them; and observing staff operations to ensure they are in compliance with all ADC policies andprocedures.
*Ensures the ADC inmate food service operation meets all applicable federal and state regulations, and facilitysecurity and safety requirements, by reviewing, revising and negotiating the food service contract in concert withthe City Purchasing Director; reviewing and approving ADC menus, ensuring meals meet minimum daily nutritionrequirements, and commissary operations and items; and meeting and coordinating with the private food servicevendor, to review issues related to food service operations.
*Liaisons with the Virginia Board of Corrections and Department of Corrections by attending meetings to negotiatejail standards interpretations, and ADC operational requirements; receiving technical assistance related to ADCrenovations; negotiating inmate exchanges; and collaborates with the Regional Jail Superintendent and WesternRegion Jail Associations, and DOC representatives, to coordinate strategy related to applicable proposed statelegislation.
*Prepares the ADC Annual Budget for incorporation into the Police Department budget by developing a list ofnecessary future purchases and critical initiatives; continuously reviewing the budget to ensure it best represents
About Danville Police Department
The Danville Police Department, with 130 sworn members, is proudly accredited by CALEA and VLEPSC, reflecting adherence to state and international best practices in law enforcement. Our mission is to safeguard the community through two core initiatives: reducing crime—especially violent crime—and fostering strong community engagement. By combining proactive policing strategies with collaborative partnerships, we strive to enhance public safety, build trust, and ensure a high quality of life for all residents of Danville.