Corrections Officer: River North Correctional Center

Title: Corrections Officer:
River North Correctional Center

State Role

Title:

Security Officer III

Hiring Range: $47,721.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: River North Corr Center

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus Available to Eligible New Hires! 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.

• 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 including 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 (waiver may be provided for 18-20).
• 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.

Background Investigation Requirements:
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.

Drug Testing Requirements:
Applicants for safety-sensitive positions are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions requiring possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License.

Application Requirements:
Applications are accepted electronically only through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. The decision to interview is based solely on the information received in the electronic application.

Placeholders for special hiring forms:
Applicants who possess interagency placement screening or preferential hiring forms must attach these when submitting the state application.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

VADOC is a Tobacco Free workplace; use of tobacco products is prohibited on site.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered, applicants must provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired. Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit disability documentation to obtain an AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

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.

Name:
Human Resources

Phone:

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION