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VADOC Celebrates Correctional Officers’ Week
May 05, 2025
This week, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) recognizes those who ensure long-lasting public safety and serve on the front lines of Virginia’s prisons.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has proclaimed May 4 through May 10 as Correctional Officers Week, honoring the correctional officers serving the Commonwealth of Virginia.
“Correctional Officers are the backbone of the VADOC, representing more than half of our workforce,” said VADOC Director Chad Dotson. “They keep our facilities safe, support rehabilitation efforts, and help ensure the well-being of corrections team members and incarcerated individuals. We are proud to honor them this week, and every week, for everything they do to keep Virginians safe.”
VADOC’s correctional officers support the agency in ensuring public safety through effective incarceration. They also assist in the treatment and reentry process, allowing former inmates to successfully transition back into society.
Correctional Officers’ Week is also a great time to learn how to become a correctional officer with the VADOC. There are multiple openings throughout the Commonwealth. To view opportunities and apply, please visit https://vadoc.virginia.gov/career-opportunities/. The Department offers excellent state benefits, a sign-on bonus, paid training, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.
The Virginia Department of Corrections is Virginia’s largest state agency, and more than half of the Department’s more than 11,000 employees serve as correctional officers across the Commonwealth.