Corrections Officer: Baskerville Correctional Center #04174

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer at Baskerville Correctional Center #04174. The position, titled Security Officer III, offers a hiring range of $49,391.00 and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.

Location: Baskerville Correctional Center. You will ensure safety and security of the public, staff, and inmates, supervise daily inmate activities, and maintain custody in accordance with agency policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to lawfully possess a firearm in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Provide security over adult inmates and during transport.
• Supervise daily inmate activities and record behavior.
• Ensure custody and safety per policy and procedures.

Skills

High School Diploma / GED

Valid Driver's License

Firearm possession

Policy comprehension

Bilingual encouraged

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Corrections Officer: Baskerville Correctional Center #04174

State Role Title: Security Officer III

Hiring Range: $49,391.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Baskerville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Job Duties

$3,000.00 Sign-on bonus for eligible applicants!

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.

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 include 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.

Additional Considerations

Prior work experience in a correctional setting. 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.

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.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

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: [phone]

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

Advertised: 29 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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