Corrections Officer; Transportation​/Special Operations Unit #W0108

Title: Corrections Officer (Transportation/Central/Hourly):
Special Operations Unit #W0108

State Role

Title:

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Hiring Range: $22.95 - $28.81 (Hourly)

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Corrections officers contribute to the public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff, and inmates by ensuring effective and safe custody and control along with compliance with policy and procedure. 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 inmate needs.

Officers provide security over adult inmates at the institution and while in transport; supervise the daily activities of inmates while observing and recording their behavior and movement to ensure their safe and secure confinement. Officers will be responsible for Central Transportation, transporting inmates to central location‑State Farm or Nottoway, placing restraints on inmates at the facility and during transportation trips, transporting inmates statewide, assisting with intelligence gathering through phone calls, emails and general correspondence.

This is an hourly position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12‑month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The hourly employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All hourly employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12‑month period.

This hourly position offers no state benefits.

• High School Diploma or a GED equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current DCJS Certification.
• 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.
• Must have a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement or be able to obtain the license within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to successfully complete all pre‑employment requirements which include medical screening, background check and drug testing to include screening for marijuana use.

• 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).
• Bi‑lingual and Multi‑lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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 Virginia Department of Corrections (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…