Corrections Officer (Intelligence Officer): CMDC/Special Operations Unit #01877

Title: Corrections Officer (Intelligence Officer): CMDC/Special Operations Unit #01877

State Role Title: Security Officer III - 69113

Hiring Range: $46,331.00 - $78,731.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: State Farm Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Corrections Officers contribute to the agency’s 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. 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 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. They interact with the visitors, staff, inmates and public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

The Intelligence Officer provides security and safety of DOC facilities by screening mail and publications for contraband. Ensure the handling of all mail are within applicable federal, state and departmental regulations and procedures. Maintains all related documentation and reports. Investigates all suspicious and/or observations of crimes or violations of laws, rules, regulations and policies; and reports incidents to the Special Operations Drug Task Force Unit and/or Special Investigative Unit as outlined in DOC policy. Assist the Mail Distribution Center Investigator in all security mail screening operations.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or a GED equivalent. Valid Driver’s License. Stable employment history and corrections officer experience. Current DCJS certification, where certifications can be reinstated by attendance at in-service and range. Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures and to prepare workplace reports and documentation. Working knowledge of criminal investigation methods and techniques. Skill in interviewing suspects and witnesses to obtain pertinent date. Ability to operate and interpret X-ray screening equipment. Ability to secure and preserve crime scene evidence. Ability to lawfully possess a firearm in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook applications. Prefer individuals at least 21 years old (a waiver may be provided by the Unit Head for individuals 18-20 years old).

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. 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 the electronic application and/or résumé.

Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an I