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VADOC Looks to Hire More Veterans

RICHMOND — As America takes a moment on Veterans Day to honor the men and women who have served our great country, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) would like to remind our military veterans that VADOC values our veterans and their families, and we are committed to supporting them with employment opportunities. Veterans make up about 8.4 percent of the 10,117 men and women employed by the VADOC. They have brought to us the... Read More — VADOC Looks to Hire More Veterans
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Virginia Department of Corrections Debuts New Victim Notific...

RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections’ (VADOC) Victim Services Unit has debuted its new state-of-the-art notification program for crime victim... Read More — Virginia Department of Corrections Debuts New Victim Notific...
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Suspects Indicted in Virginia Department of Corrections Faci...

RICHMOND — Two suspects connected with separate inmate deaths inside Virginia Department of Corrections facilities have been indicted. Thirty-four year ol... Read More — Suspects Indicted in Virginia Department of Corrections Faci...
Agency News

COVID-19/Coronavirus Updates

Current active COVID-19 cases include 127 inmates and 19 VADOC staff members. In-person visitation is dependent upon favorable pandemic condit... Read More — COVID-19/Coronavirus Updates

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Visitation

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Job Openings

Job Title

Corrections Officer (Harrisonburg Men's Community Corrections Alternative Program/CCAP)

Job Description

Contributes to the public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff,and Probationers by ensuring effective and safe custody and control along with compliance with po... Read More

Job Salary Range

$42,000

Job Location

Probation and Parole Harrisonburg, Virginia
Job Title

Corrections Officer (Hiring Event/$6,000 Sign On Bonus)

Job Description

Sign-On Bonus is available for eligible new hires. This hiring event will fill Corrections Officer positions at Greensville Correctional Center.Corrections Officers contribute to the agency’s public s... Read More

Job Salary Range

$42,000

Job Location

Greensville Correctional Center Greensville, Virginia

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Operating Procedures

Updates to our agency’s operating procedures are processed and made available every month. The following procedures are the most cited.

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Mail Procedures

Learn how to send mail to an inmate incarcerated at a state facility.

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Prison Rape Elimination Act Compliance

We have a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual assault and sexual harassment in our facilities and offices. Learn more about our PREA compliance and reporting measures.

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