About This Role
The Corrections Officer maintains safety and security within a correctional unit. This role offers paid training and uniforms, with opportunities for career advancement and excellent benefits within public safety.
Responsibilities
- Read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures
- Prepare workplace reports and documentation
- Successfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including medical screening, background check, and drug testing (including screening for marijuana use)
Requirements
- High School Diploma or a GED equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to lawfully possess a firearm in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Nice to have:
- Stable employment history
- Military or related criminal justice experience
- At least 21 years old (waiver may be provided by Unit Head for individuals 18-20 years old)
- Bi-lingual or multi-lingual
Important Details
- State Role Title: Security Officer III
- Pay Band: 3
- Location: Cold Springs Correctional Unit 10
Application Process
- All applicants are subject to a background investigation, which 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
- Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen
- Submit application and/or résumé electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position
- If you possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form), attach these forms when submitting your state application and/or résumé
- Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process by providing their AHP Letter (formerly COD) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI)
About the Company
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is an agency focused on public safety.
