Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is looking for motivated individuals interested in a career in public safety.
Corrections Officers are provided paid training, uniforms and the opportunity to advance and grow a career while enjoying excellent benefits.
Corrections Officers contribute to the public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff, and supervisees ensuring effective and safe custody and control along with compliance with policy and procedure.
This is successfully accomplished through the use of evidence-based practices and principles that enhance effective communication strategies and role modeling as part of collaborative multi-disciplinary teams addressing supervisees needs.
Officers provide security over adult supervisees at the institution and while in transport; supervise the daily activities of supervisees while observing and recording their behavior and movement to ensure their safe and secure confinement.
They interact with the visitors, staff, supervisees and public to maintain orderly and secure operations.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or a GED equivalent. Valid Driver’s License. Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures and to prepare workplace reports and documentation.
Ability to lawfully possess a firearm in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements which include medical screening, background check and drug testing to include screening for marijuana use.
Additional Considerations
Stable employment history. Military or related criminal justice experience. Prefer individuals at least 21 years old (a waiver may be provided by the Unit Head for individuals 18-20 years old).
Spanish speaking applicants are encouraged to apply.
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 :
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.
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.
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 : 804-250-4107; 804-250-4180
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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
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