Hearing Officer Appeals Unit (Hourly): Headquarters #W0126

DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Hearing Legal Servcs Offcr I (Hourly) for the Headquarters unit to support disciplinary procedures across facilities. The role involves coordinating appeals, data entry, and communication with operations staff in a wage position with limited hours.

The incumbent will assist in processing disciplinary appeals, reviewing responses, and maintaining records while working under the direction of the Discipline Unit Manager.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills and experience managing multiple assignments at a time.
• Experience analyzing and applying rules and regulations to evaluate evidence and information.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience taking initiative on unit projects.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Manager of the Discipline Unit in ensuring the proper administration of inmate disciplinary procedures in DOC facilities.
• Provides assistance via email, correspondence, and phone to operations staff on a daily basis.
• Assists in the monitoring and analysis of appeal referrals.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Enters data into the Disciplinary Appeals database.
• Reviews and drafts disciplinary appeal responses for Regional Administrators' review and signature.
• Maintains and tracks all incoming Disciplinary Appeals.
• Files and maintains completed Disciplinary Appeal packets for litigation purposes.
• Conducts training as needed.
• Conducts site visits as needed.
• Assists the Legal Compliance Manager as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Hearing Officer Appeals Unit (Hourly): Headquarters #W0126

State Role Title: Hearing Legal Servcs Offcr I

Hiring Range: $23.54 - $36.70 Hourly Wage

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Dept of Corrections

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Legal Services and Hearings Officer I assists the Manger of the Discipline Unit in ensuring the proper administration of inmate disciplinary procedures in DOC facilities through:

• providing assistance via email, correspondence, and phone to operations staff on a daily basis;
• assisting in the monitoring and analysis of appeal referrals;
• processing incoming and outgoing mail;
• entering data into the Disciplinary Appeals database;
• reviewing and drafting disciplinary appeal responses for each Regional Administrator's review and signature;
• maintaining and tracking all incoming Disciplinary Appeals;
• filing and maintaining completed Disciplinary Appeal packets for litigation purposes;
• conducting training as needed;
• conducting site visits as needed; and
• will assist the Legal Compliance Manager as needed.

This is a wage (hourly) 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

Exceptional organizational skills and experience managing multiple assignments at a time. Experience analyzing and applying rules and regulations to evaluate evidence and information. Effective oral and written communication skills. Experience taking initiative on unit projects. High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Considerable knowledge of Virginia Department of Correction (VADOC) Inmate Discipline Procedure.

Special Instructions

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.

If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations 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 applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
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.
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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 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 are not accepted.

Advertised: 28 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time