Corrections Officer: Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women

Summary

Corrections Officer: Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women

Corrections officers contribute to the public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff, and inmates by ensuring effective and safe custody and control along with compliance with policy and procedure. 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 inmate needs. Officers provide security over adult inmates at the institution and while in transport; supervise the daily activities of inmates while observing and recording their behavior and movement to ensure their safe and secure confinement.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED equivalent, a 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, and ability to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements which include medical screening, background check and drug testing to include screening for marijuana use.

Stable employment history, military or related criminal justice experience, and bi-lingual and multi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Prefer individuals at least 21 years old (a waiver may be provided by the Unit Head for individuals 18-20 years old).

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following: background investigation requirements, drug testing requirements, and application requirements. Layoff preferences are also available for Commonwealth of VA employees.

Job Description

Corrections Officer: Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women

Corrections officers contribute to the public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff, and inmates by ensuring effective and safe custody and control along with compliance with policy and procedure. 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 inmate needs. Officers provide security over adult inmates at the institution and while in transport; supervise the daily activities of inmates while observing and recording their behavior and movement to ensure their safe and secure confinement.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED equivalent, a 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, and ability to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements which include medical screening, background check and drug testing to include screening for marijuana use.

Stable employment history, military or related criminal justice experience, and bi-lingual and multi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Prefer individuals at least 21 years old (a waiver may be provided by the Unit Head for individuals 18-20 years old).

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following: background investigation requirements, drug testing requirements, and application requirements. Layoff preferences are also available for Commonwealth of VA employees.