Program Support Technician: Baskerville Correctional Center #04108

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Program Support Technician at Baskerville Correctional Center to handle mail processing, documentation, and compliance tasks. The role supports staff and inmates, ensuring mail integrity and ACA standard alignment.

Qualifications include strong office skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision. This on-site position operates within a state agency framework and offers a clearly

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, and office equipment.
• Working knowledge of a variety of filing systems and standard English grammar, punctuation, and usage.
• Demonstrated skill in using Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and Access for office support.
• Ability to interpret and follow rules and regulations; learn new practices, procedures and equipment.
• Ability to organize and complete work with minimal guidance and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processes all mail, both internally and externally, for staff and inmates.
• Receives and inspects in all incoming and outgoing inmate mail for contraband.
• Receives and distributes departmental mail daily in compliance with regulations.
• Develops, updates, and maintains related documentation and reports.
• Assists Operations Department with ACA standards and required documentation.

Skills

Office procedures

Microsoft Office

Oral and written communication

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Program Support Technician: Baskerville Correctional Center #04108

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $38,807.00 - $54,617.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Baskerville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Processes all mail, both internally and externally, for staff and inmates. Receives and inspects in all incoming and outgoing inmate mail for contraband. Receives and distributes departmental mail on a daily basis in compliance with applicable federal, state and departmental regulations and procedures. Develops, updates, and maintains all related documentation and reports. Assists Operations Department with maintaining American Correctional Association (ACA) standards and required documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, and office equipment. Working knowledge of a variety of manual and automated filing systems; of standard English grammar, punctuation, and usage. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and Access to accomplish office support requirements. Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow oral and written rules and regulations; learn new practices, procedures, and equipment operations. Demonstrated ability to organize and complete work assignments with minimal guidance from others; to understand and apply operating procedures. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and complete work assignments with minimal guidance from others. Must be able to lift bags and bulk packages weighing up to 35 pounds, place and retrieve documents/packages from shelves approximately six feet high. Must be able to push a wheeled carrier with mailbags and packages not exceeding 50 pounds. Must also be able to stand, walk and sit for extended times and distances.

Additional Considerations

Some knowledge of corrections. Skill in working with postal equipment and/or mail sorting systems. Considerable recent experience providing administrative support in a professional office setting.

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.

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. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

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: 11 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time