Corrections Program Specialist

State of West Virginia

Charleston, WV

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35,702–$61,628 Per Year
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Incentive Programs, Investigative Reports, Law Enforcement, Legal, Marketing, Probation/Parole, Recreation, Request for Information (RFI), Sales, Social Sciences, Social Work, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Charleston, WV
POSTED
11 days ago

Corrections Program Specialist

Salary

$35,702.00 - $61,628.00 Annually

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

CSV2700001 PSA

Department

DHS - DCR - Central Office

Opening Date

07/14/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

KANAWHA

Civil Service Type:

Classified - This Position is Covered Under the DOP Merit System.

  • Description
  • Benefits

Nature of Work

This incumbent reports to the Director of PREA Compliance for the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The incumbent must obtain training and certification as a National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) terminal operator, responsible for conducting background checks on agency employees, visitors, and offenders. Responsible for preparing and monitoring weekly, monthly, and annual reports for the department. Responds to and prepares information to fulfill requests for legal inquiries. Reviews investigative reports and monitors outcomes. Occasional travel is required. Other related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, corrections, social work or related behavioral or social science field.

OR

Substitution: Additional full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as described below may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of required training.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in a corrections, probation/parole, law enforcement, social work, recreation, religion or related behavioral or social science field.

OR

Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, corrections, social work or related behavioral or social science field may substitute for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours of training for every one (1) year of experience.

For Positions in the Correctional Industries Sales Incentive Program

Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business administration or marketing.

OR

Substitution: Additional full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as described below may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty semester hours of training on a year-for-year basis.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in sales or marketing.

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.

Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov

About the Company

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State of West Virginia