A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$47,900.32 upon hire and $50,400.272 after 6 months -
Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities:
Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) $42,900.208 upon hire and $45,400.16 after 6 months - Remainder of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities Correctional Officers enforce rules necessary for the control of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Positions may be in any type of facilities such as: Adult Centers/Prisons, Regional Jails, or Juvenile Centers. Applications for Correctional Officer 1 are accepted continuously to build a list of eligible candidates. The list will be used to fill openings as they occur. Contact the individual Centers for specific vacancy information.
IMPORTANT
Applicants who qualify for Correctional Officer 2-6 must apply for those titles separately. Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online .
IMPORTANT
Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.
ATTENTION
Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified . If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "
MEMBER 4
" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.
gov or by mail to:
WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305. Be sure to submit your resume or application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of ourJob Opportunitiespage.
Special Hiring Rate:
$47,900.32 upon hire and $50,400.272 after 6 months -
Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities:
Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) $42,900.208 upon hire and $45,400.16 after 6 months - Remainder of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities Correctional Officers enforce rules necessary for the control of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Positions may be in any type of facilities such as: Adult Centers/Prisons, Regional Jails, or Juvenile Centers. Applications for Correctional Officer 1 are accepted continuously to build a list of eligible candidates. The list will be used to fill openings as they occur. Contact the individual Centers for specific vacancy information.
IMPORTANT
Applicants who qualify for Correctional Officer 2-6 must apply for those titles separately. Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online .
IMPORTANT
Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.
ATTENTION
Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified . If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "
MEMBER 4
" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.
gov or by mail to:
WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305. Be sure to submit your resume or application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of ourJob Opportunitiespage. Government Careers Government jobs offer stability, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on your community and country. Whether you're starting your career or seeking new opportunities, these roles provide pathways for growth, security, and service. Explore positions across a wide range of fields and take the first step toward a rewarding future in public service. Show more Correctional Officer 1 WorkForce West Virginia Charleston, West Virginia 25329
