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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Launch Your Career in Public Safety

As the largest state agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in locations across the state. Whether you're an educator, healthcare professional, farmer, administrative professional, or security expert, there's a place for you on our team.

Join us and discover opportunities to develop your career and unlock your full potential!

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Hiring Events

The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) regularly hosts hiring events across the Commonwealth of Virginia. We are always seeking dedicated, hard-working individuals committed to public safety.

Upcoming Event Highlight

Lawrenceville Correctional Center Hiring Event

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How To Prepare For The Event

  • What to Expect

    What to Expect

    Recruiters will be available to discuss job openings, career paths, benefits, and answer any questions you may have. Candidates should be prepared to be interviewed on the day of the event. If selected for employment, background checks, fingerprinting, drug testing, and medical screening will be carried out on the day of the event which may result in same day offers.

  • What to Bring

    What to Bring

    Please bring the following to the event:

    • A valid driver’s license
    • Proof of eligibility to work (social security card, birth certificate, or passport)
    • Proof of highest level of education (original diploma/degree documentation)
    • Military veterans (DD214 documentation)
  • What to Wear

    What to Wear

    Professional business attire is recommended.

Benefits

VADOC's benefits demonstrates commitment to supporting its employees' well-being, professional growth, and overall satisfaction, contributing to a positive work culture and organizational success.

Mission Driven Work & Stable Environment

Safety, Accountability and Excellence.

Our dedicated public safety employees reduce recidivism by providing supervision, education, treatment and programming fostering safer environments and communities throughout the Commonwealth.

VADOC offers job stability and security while making a difference in the lives of others.

Career Advancement

Be challenged and rewarded while learning with the largest state employer in the Commonwealth. VADOC invests in your growth by providing training and leadership development.

Dedicated to internal promotional and career progression opportunities, at VADOC, you can reach your full potential.

Sense of Community

Become part of a supportive team of Corrections Professionals committed to public safety and positive change in public safety.

Insurance

We offer affordable health insurance supporting health and wellness, mental health, emergency care and prescription drugs, ensuring access to quality healthcare.

Holiday/Paid Leave

In addition to 14 paid holidays, we offer generous leave options including annual, family personal, sick, parental and school assistance/volunteer and more.

VALORS

Under the Virginia Retirement System, VALORS employees are typically eligible to retire approximately 5 years earlier, with a higher retirement multiplier of 2% for qualified positions when they retire.  

Positions include Corrections Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captains, Major, Probation Officer, Probation Deputy Chief and Probation Chief. 

Education Reimbursement/Learning Organization

Aligned with our core value of learning, the VADOC is committed to supporting the professional development of our staff.

One of the many benefits available to full-time employees is the tuition assistance and educational leave program.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding VADOC career opportunities, please reach out to the VADOC Talent Acquisition Team using the information provided below.

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