Corrections Officer: Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women #09921

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Fluvanna, Virginia, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or a GED equivalent.
Valid Driver’s License.
Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to prepare workplace reports and documentation.
Ability to lawfully possess a firearm in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements which include medical screening, background check and drug testing to include screening for marijuana use.

Nice To Haves

Stable employment history.
Military or related criminal justice experience.
Individuals at least 21 years old (a waiver may be provided by the Unit Head for individuals 18-20 years old).
Bi-lingual and Multi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
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.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide for the safety and security of the public, staff, and inmates.
Ensure effective and safe custody and control of inmates.
Ensure compliance with policy and procedure.
Utilize evidence-based practices and principles.
Enhance effective communication strategies.
Serve as role models as part of collaborative multi-disciplinary teams addressing inmate needs.
Provide security over adult inmates at the institution and while in transport.
Supervise the daily activities of inmates.
Observe and record inmate behavior and movement to ensure safe and secure confinement.