Corrections Officer (Hourly): Coffeewood Correctional Center #W0003

Virginia Department of Corrections; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Uniforms

Career advancement

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking Corrections Officers (Hourly) at Coffeewood Correctional Center to contribute to public safety. The role includes supervision of adult supervisees, security during transport, and collaboration with staff to maintain orderly operations.

Paid training and uniforms are provided, with opportunities for career growth and excellent benefits. This wage position is limited to a 1,500-hour per agency per year cap and 29 hours per week on average, with no

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 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.
• Complete all pre-employment requirements including medical screening, background check and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide security over adult supervisees at the institution and during transport.
• Supervise daily activities and monitor behavior to ensure safe confinement.
• Interact with visitors, staff, supervisees and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Skills

Policy comprehension

Documentation

Public safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Title

Corrections Officer (Hourly): Coffeewood Correctional Center #W0003

State Role Title

Security Officer III

Hiring Range

$21.63 - $27.16

Pay Band

3

Agency

Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location

Coffeewood Correctional Center

Agency Website

https://vadoc.virginia.gov/career-opportunities/

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is looking for motivated individuals interested in a career in public safety. Corrections Officers are provided paid training, uniforms and the opportunity to advance and grow a career while enjoying excellent benefits.
Corrections Officers contribute to the public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff, and supervisees ensuring effective and safe custody and control along with compliance with policy and procedure.
This is 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 supervisees needs.
Officers provide security over adult supervisees at the institution and while in transport; supervise the daily activities of supervisees while observing and recording their behavior and movement to ensure their safe and secure confinement. They interact with the visitors, staff, supervisees and public to maintain orderly and secure operations.
This is a wage 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 wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

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. Coursework at a community college, college, or university. 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.

Special Instructions

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. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone:[phone]

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.