Corrections Officer: Red Onion State Prison

DHRM; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is seeking motivated individuals for the Corrections Officer role at Red Onion State Prison. This position offers paid training, uniforms, and a clear path to advance within public safety with strong benefits.

Officers provide security for adults, supervise activities, interact with visitors and staff, and ensure safe custody. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, ability to read and comprehend

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures and to prepare workplace reports.
• Ability to lawfully possess a firearm in Virginia.
• Ability to complete all pre-employment requirements including medical, background check and drug testing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reading comprehension

Firearm eligibility

Valid driver's license

Pre-employment requirements

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Corrections Officer: Red Onion State Prison

State Role Title: Correctional Officers and Jailers

Hiring Range: $51,643.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Red Onion State Prison

Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov

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.

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.
• Individuals at least 21 years old (a waiver can be provided by the Unit Head for individuals 18-20 years old).
• Bi-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. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

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

Advertised

Advertised: 29 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time