Correctional Officer 3

WorkForce West Virginia
Charleston, West Virginia 25329 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • CORRECTIONS
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Special Hiring Rates:

    $55,900.416 upon hire/reallocation - Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center)

    $50,900.304 upon hire/reallocation - Remainder of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities

    Under general supervision at the full performance level, serves as a lead workers of Correctional Officers. These positions are responsible for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of other Correctional Officers to ensure facility security and/or the functioning of a specialized post or unit. Distinguishing Characteristics:
    These positions serve as lead worker or as a key control, tool control, and armory officer and hold the assigned rank of Corporal. They may also serve as non-supervisory K-9 handlers.

    Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.

    IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.

    ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

    Be sure to submit your resume or application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of ourJob Opportunitiespage.
  • Job Description

    Special Hiring Rates:

    $55,900.416 upon hire/reallocation - Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center)

    $50,900.304 upon hire/reallocation - Remainder of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities

    Under general supervision at the full performance level, serves as a lead workers of Correctional Officers. These positions are responsible for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of other Correctional Officers to ensure facility security and/or the functioning of a specialized post or unit. Distinguishing Characteristics:
    These positions serve as lead worker or as a key control, tool control, and armory officer and hold the assigned rank of Corporal. They may also serve as non-supervisory K-9 handlers.

    Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.

    IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.

    ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

    Be sure to submit your resume or application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of ourJob Opportunitiespage.
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