Corrections Officer: Beaumont Correctional Center #09901

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Dept of Corr - Central Admin in Virginia seeks a Security Officer III for Beaumont Correctional Center. The role includes guarding inmates, overseeing transport, and maintaining order in a correctional environment.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to read policies and prepare reports. A firearms qualification and pre-employment screening are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and prepare reports.
• Must be able to lawfully possess a firearm in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Provide security over adult inmates at the institution and during transport.
• Supervise daily inmate activities and record behavior to ensure safe confinement.

Skills

Policy comprehension

Report writing

Reading workplace policies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Corrections Officer: Beaumont Correctional Center #09901

State Role Title: Security Officer III

Hiring Range: $49,391.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Beaumont Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

***$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.

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).
• Bi-lingual and Multi-lingual applicants are 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. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

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.

Advertised: 29 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time