What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Officer position at Virginia Wallens Ridge State Prison?
Conducts control operations utilizing properly trained and cared for canines. Provides security over adult supervisees at the institution and while in transport; supervises the daily activities of offenders while observing and recording their behavior and movement to ensure their safe and secure confinement. Earns and maintains patrol handler canine certifications. In addition to working security post, keeps assigned canine in a state of readiness which includes exercising and feeding canine on a 24/7 basis. Conducts patrols in secure perimeter. Prepares reports and maintains logs. Provides escape prevention duties including supervising supervisees movement and activities. Reports on supervisees conduct and testifies in court or hearings when necessary. Maintains assigned equipment.
This is a long term post assignment offering a $2,400 pay supplement to those who successfully complete all required training.
This is a long term post assignment offering a $2,400 pay supplement to those who successfully complete all required training.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license. Certification as a Corrections Officer by DCJS. Knowledge of Department of Corrections policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to train and handle canines. Knowledge of standard methods of evidence gathering, seizure and control. Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures and to prepare workplace reports and documentation using a computer.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer formal experience or education on training and caring for canines.
Special Requirements
Only current DCJS Certified Corrections Officers who have successfully completed the required VADOC 12-month probationary period will be considered.
All applicants are subject to a background investigation and those applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.
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.
All applicants are subject to a background investigation and those applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). 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 either the electronic application and/or résumé.
RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
This is a tobacco free facility. Use of all tobacco products is prohibited on site at all times.
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 Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
The Virginia Department of Corrections is an EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ALL ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, DOC encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé.
RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
This is a tobacco free facility. Use of all tobacco products is prohibited on site at all times.
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 Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
The Virginia Department of Corrections is an EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ALL ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, DOC encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
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