State of West Virginia
Correctional Officer 3 – State of West Virginia
Apply for the Correctional Officer 3 role at the State of West Virginia. The position offers a base pay range of $250.00/hr with the range details provided. This role is a full‑time position in a mid‑senior level with a focus on correctional security, training, and supervisory responsibilities.
Nature of Work Under general supervision, serves as a lead worker of Correctional Officers. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of other officers to ensure facility security. The role may also involve supervisory oversight of K‑9 handlers and instrumental in securing corrections facilities.
Responsibilities Conduct orientation and on‑job training of Correctional Officers.
Read and implement training materials, post orders, and administrative regulations.
Provide guidance and direction to subordinate officers.
Monitor the performance of subordinate officers and assign units as necessary.
Obtain information from previous shift reports.
Assist with offender intake/discharge procedures.
Observe offenders to detect unusual behavior and maintain custody and control.
Train officers to conduct offender counts, escort/transport, and contraband searches.
Instruct offenders in assigned tasks.
Maintain public safety by enforcing rules and reporting violations.
Testify in disciplinary hearings and court.
Respond to offender requests and complaints appropriately.
Model positive personal and social living skills with offenders.
Prepare officers for emergencies such as fires or escapes.
Operate security, communications equipment, and firearms.
Conduct incident investigations as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of correctional security, treatment, and support programs.
Knowledge of rules, regulations, and state law.
Skill in locating and identifying contraband.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to train subordinate officers on rules, regulations, and law.
Ability to lead subordinate staff and offender activities.
Ability to resolve conflicts and follow written and oral direction.
Ability to interact positively with staff, inmates, and the public.
Physical capability to restrain violent residents.
Ability to use appropriate force and handle weapons, chemical agents, and restraints.
Ability to conduct contraband searches and write routine reports.
Ability to read, understand, and apply training materials.
Ability to perform specialized assignment tasks.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (training).
Two (2) years full‑time or part‑time paid experience as a Correctional Officer, probation/parole officer, U.S. Military service, police officer, or in a criminal justice or related field.
Alternatively, substitute completed coursework from an accredited college or university in corrections, criminal justice, or related field (one (1) year for every thirty (30) semester hours).
Conditions of Employment
Must complete a psychological examination before and as required thereafter.
Must complete a medical examination before and as required thereafter.
Must complete a physical performance test before appointment and annually thereafter.
Must complete a chemical urinalysis drug‑screening test before initial employment; random drug testing is mandatory.
Background and suitability must be verified through an agency investigation.
Clear of felony convictions and PRERA prohibited activity; subject to recurring background checks.
Work various shifts; schedules are subject to change and mandatory overtime is required.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must maintain a working telephone for contact and complete training as required by policy.
Must complete a Supervisor Training Course within six (6) months of reallocation.
Additional Information
Annual base building pay differential of $250 starting July 1, 2024.
Critical vacancy pay differential adjustments as applicable.
Adult Facilities
Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Braxton County (304) 765‑7904
Denmar Correctional Center and Jail – Pocahontas County (304) 653‑4201
Eastern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility / Martinsburg Correctional Center and Jail – Berkeley County (304) 267‑0046
Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail/Huttonsville Work Camp – Randolph County (304) 335‑2291
Lakin Correctional Center and Jail – Mason County (304) 674‑2440
Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail/Slayton Work Camp – Fayette County (304) 442‑7213
North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Doddridge County (304) 873‑1384
Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility / Ohio County Correctional Center and Jail – Marshall/Ohio (304) 843‑4067
Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Hampshire County (304) 496‑1275
Pruntytown Correctional Center and Jail – Taylor County (304) 265‑6111
Saint Marys Correctional Center and Jail – Pleasants County (304) 684‑5500
Salem Correctional Center and Jail – Harrison/Doddridge County (304) 782‑2371
South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Kanawha County (304) 558‑1336
Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Raleigh County (304) 256‑6726
Southwestern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Logan County (304) 239‑3032
Stevens Correctional Center – McDowell County (304) ‑5420
Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Randolph County (304) 637‑0382
Western Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Cabell County (304) 733‑6821
Community Corrections
Anthony Correctional Center – Greenbrier County (304) 536‑3911
Beckley Correctional Center and Jail – Raleigh County (304) 256‑6780
Charleston Correctional Center and Jail – Kanawha County (304) 340‑6921
Parkersburg Correctional Center and Jail – Wood County (304) 420‑2443
Juvenile Facilities and Reporting Centers
Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center – Boone County (304) 369‑2976
Gene Spadaro Juvenile Center – Fayette County (304) 877‑6890
J.M. "Chick" Buckbee Juvenile Center – Hampshire County (304) 496‑1341
Kenneth "Honey" Rubenstein Juvenile Center – Tucker County (304) 259‑5241
Lorrie Yeager Jr. Juvenile Center – Wood County (304) 420‑4860
Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center – Cabell County (304) 948‑2190
Ronald C. Mulholland Juvenile – Ohio County (304) 232‑3441
Sam Perdue Juvenile Center – Mercer County (304) 425‑9721
James H. "Tiger" Morton Juvenile Center – Kanawha County (304) 766‑2616
Vicki V. Douglas Juvenile Center – Berkeley/Jefferson County (304) 267‑0164
Youth Reporting Centers
Boone/Logan County Youth Reporting Center – Boone County (304) 369‑8949 or (304) 369‑8959
Brooke/Hancock County Youth Reporting Center – Hancock County (304) 748‑1490
Cabell County Youth Reporting Center – Cabell County (304) 528‑5266 or (304) 528‑5267
Fayette County Youth Reporting Center – Fayette County (304) 465‑2107
Greenbrier County Youth Reporting Center – Greenbrier County (304) 647‑7509 or (304) 647‑7511
Harrison County Youth Reporting Center – Harrison County (304) 627‑2183
Jefferson County Youth Reporting Center – Jefferson County (304) 724‑6317
Kanawha County Youth Reporting Center – Kanawha County (304) 558‑9800
Lincoln County Youth Reporting Center – Lincoln County (304) 824‑6000 Ext. 4307
Marion County Youth Reporting Center – Marion County (304) 368‑4460
Mason County Youth Reporting Center – Mason County (304) 675‑4835
Mercer County Youth Reporting Center – Mercer County (304) 425‑4525 or (304) 425‑5850
Monongalia County Youth Reporting Center – Monongalia County (681) 990‑7387
Pocahontas County Youth Reporting Center – Pocahontas County (304) 456‑0090
Putnam County Youth Reporting Center – Putnam County (304) 586‑2055
Raleigh County Youth Reporting Center – Raleigh County (304) 256‑6907
Randolph County Reporting Center – Randolph County (304) 636‑9156
STARS Berkeley County Youth Reporting Center – Berkeley County (304) 260‑4365 or (304) 260‑4363
Wetzel/Tyler County Youth Reporting Center – Wetzel County (304) 337‑2010
Wood County Youth Reporting Center – Wood County (304) 295‑3024
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Nature of Work Under general supervision, serves as a lead worker of Correctional Officers. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of other officers to ensure facility security. The role may also involve supervisory oversight of K‑9 handlers and instrumental in securing corrections facilities.
Responsibilities Conduct orientation and on‑job training of Correctional Officers.
Read and implement training materials, post orders, and administrative regulations.
Provide guidance and direction to subordinate officers.
Monitor the performance of subordinate officers and assign units as necessary.
Obtain information from previous shift reports.
Assist with offender intake/discharge procedures.
Observe offenders to detect unusual behavior and maintain custody and control.
Train officers to conduct offender counts, escort/transport, and contraband searches.
Instruct offenders in assigned tasks.
Maintain public safety by enforcing rules and reporting violations.
Testify in disciplinary hearings and court.
Respond to offender requests and complaints appropriately.
Model positive personal and social living skills with offenders.
Prepare officers for emergencies such as fires or escapes.
Operate security, communications equipment, and firearms.
Conduct incident investigations as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of correctional security, treatment, and support programs.
Knowledge of rules, regulations, and state law.
Skill in locating and identifying contraband.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to train subordinate officers on rules, regulations, and law.
Ability to lead subordinate staff and offender activities.
Ability to resolve conflicts and follow written and oral direction.
Ability to interact positively with staff, inmates, and the public.
Physical capability to restrain violent residents.
Ability to use appropriate force and handle weapons, chemical agents, and restraints.
Ability to conduct contraband searches and write routine reports.
Ability to read, understand, and apply training materials.
Ability to perform specialized assignment tasks.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (training).
Two (2) years full‑time or part‑time paid experience as a Correctional Officer, probation/parole officer, U.S. Military service, police officer, or in a criminal justice or related field.
Alternatively, substitute completed coursework from an accredited college or university in corrections, criminal justice, or related field (one (1) year for every thirty (30) semester hours).
Conditions of Employment
Must complete a psychological examination before and as required thereafter.
Must complete a medical examination before and as required thereafter.
Must complete a physical performance test before appointment and annually thereafter.
Must complete a chemical urinalysis drug‑screening test before initial employment; random drug testing is mandatory.
Background and suitability must be verified through an agency investigation.
Clear of felony convictions and PRERA prohibited activity; subject to recurring background checks.
Work various shifts; schedules are subject to change and mandatory overtime is required.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must maintain a working telephone for contact and complete training as required by policy.
Must complete a Supervisor Training Course within six (6) months of reallocation.
Additional Information
Annual base building pay differential of $250 starting July 1, 2024.
Critical vacancy pay differential adjustments as applicable.
Adult Facilities
Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Braxton County (304) 765‑7904
Denmar Correctional Center and Jail – Pocahontas County (304) 653‑4201
Eastern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility / Martinsburg Correctional Center and Jail – Berkeley County (304) 267‑0046
Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail/Huttonsville Work Camp – Randolph County (304) 335‑2291
Lakin Correctional Center and Jail – Mason County (304) 674‑2440
Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail/Slayton Work Camp – Fayette County (304) 442‑7213
North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Doddridge County (304) 873‑1384
Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility / Ohio County Correctional Center and Jail – Marshall/Ohio (304) 843‑4067
Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Hampshire County (304) 496‑1275
Pruntytown Correctional Center and Jail – Taylor County (304) 265‑6111
Saint Marys Correctional Center and Jail – Pleasants County (304) 684‑5500
Salem Correctional Center and Jail – Harrison/Doddridge County (304) 782‑2371
South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Kanawha County (304) 558‑1336
Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Raleigh County (304) 256‑6726
Southwestern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Logan County (304) 239‑3032
Stevens Correctional Center – McDowell County (304) ‑5420
Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Randolph County (304) 637‑0382
Western Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Cabell County (304) 733‑6821
Community Corrections
Anthony Correctional Center – Greenbrier County (304) 536‑3911
Beckley Correctional Center and Jail – Raleigh County (304) 256‑6780
Charleston Correctional Center and Jail – Kanawha County (304) 340‑6921
Parkersburg Correctional Center and Jail – Wood County (304) 420‑2443
Juvenile Facilities and Reporting Centers
Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center – Boone County (304) 369‑2976
Gene Spadaro Juvenile Center – Fayette County (304) 877‑6890
J.M. "Chick" Buckbee Juvenile Center – Hampshire County (304) 496‑1341
Kenneth "Honey" Rubenstein Juvenile Center – Tucker County (304) 259‑5241
Lorrie Yeager Jr. Juvenile Center – Wood County (304) 420‑4860
Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center – Cabell County (304) 948‑2190
Ronald C. Mulholland Juvenile – Ohio County (304) 232‑3441
Sam Perdue Juvenile Center – Mercer County (304) 425‑9721
James H. "Tiger" Morton Juvenile Center – Kanawha County (304) 766‑2616
Vicki V. Douglas Juvenile Center – Berkeley/Jefferson County (304) 267‑0164
Youth Reporting Centers
Boone/Logan County Youth Reporting Center – Boone County (304) 369‑8949 or (304) 369‑8959
Brooke/Hancock County Youth Reporting Center – Hancock County (304) 748‑1490
Cabell County Youth Reporting Center – Cabell County (304) 528‑5266 or (304) 528‑5267
Fayette County Youth Reporting Center – Fayette County (304) 465‑2107
Greenbrier County Youth Reporting Center – Greenbrier County (304) 647‑7509 or (304) 647‑7511
Harrison County Youth Reporting Center – Harrison County (304) 627‑2183
Jefferson County Youth Reporting Center – Jefferson County (304) 724‑6317
Kanawha County Youth Reporting Center – Kanawha County (304) 558‑9800
Lincoln County Youth Reporting Center – Lincoln County (304) 824‑6000 Ext. 4307
Marion County Youth Reporting Center – Marion County (304) 368‑4460
Mason County Youth Reporting Center – Mason County (304) 675‑4835
Mercer County Youth Reporting Center – Mercer County (304) 425‑4525 or (304) 425‑5850
Monongalia County Youth Reporting Center – Monongalia County (681) 990‑7387
Pocahontas County Youth Reporting Center – Pocahontas County (304) 456‑0090
Putnam County Youth Reporting Center – Putnam County (304) 586‑2055
Raleigh County Youth Reporting Center – Raleigh County (304) 256‑6907
Randolph County Reporting Center – Randolph County (304) 636‑9156
STARS Berkeley County Youth Reporting Center – Berkeley County (304) 260‑4365 or (304) 260‑4363
Wetzel/Tyler County Youth Reporting Center – Wetzel County (304) 337‑2010
Wood County Youth Reporting Center – Wood County (304) 295‑3024
Seniority Level – Mid‑Senior level Employment Type – Full‑time Job Function – Other – Industries – Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of West Virginia by 2x. Get notified about new Correctional Officer jobs in Charleston, WV.
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