What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Officer - Haynesville Correctional Complex position at Virginia Department of Corrections?
Job Title Correctional Officer - Haynesville Correctional Complex
Hiring Range 46,331/year
$3,000 Sign on Bonus available
How to Apply https://vadoc.virginia.gov
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Corrections Officers to contribute to the agency’s public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff, and offenders by 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 offender needs.
Officers provide security over adult offenders at the institution and while in transport; supervise the daily activities of offenders while observing and recording their behavior and movement to ensure their safe and secure confinement. They interact with the visitors, staff, offenders 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 ofVirginia.
- Prefer a stable employment history, military or related criminal justice experience, and coursework at a community college, college, or university. Additionally, prefer individuals at least 21 years old (a waiver may be provided by the Unit Head for individuals 18-20 years old). Spanish speaking applicants are encouraged to apply.
- All applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre- employment drug screen to include testing for marijuana. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
Candidates for this position must successfully complete the mandatory training requirements for Corrections Officers. Once hired, you will be required to perform the mandated physical activities and complete a minimum repetition of an exercise program.
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through the aforementioned website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.'
Work Location:
- Haynesville VA - Richmond County
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $46,331.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,331
