@VADOC

Official account for the Virginia Department of Corrections

 Virginia
vadoc.virginia.gov/
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Officer Joshua Branch of District 27, Chesterfield Probation & Parole began his corrections career in facilities as a Corrections Officer. Now in community corrections, Officer Branch has a 360-degree view of public safety in Virginia and all the hard work that goes into it.
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VADOC will be holding a hiring event on November 2 at our Academy for Staff Development. 🗺️Crozier, VA 🕛9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be hiring Corrections Officers for the facilities listed below ⬇️
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Congratulations to our October Basic Skills for Probation & Parole graduates! Friday’s graduation ceremony included remarks from Chief Deputy Director Jermiah Fitz, Deputy Director for Community Corrections Marcus Elam, and Chief Human Resource Officer Luke Black.
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At St. Brides and Indian Creek Correctional Centers, Reentry Specialist Penny Nowell believes in meeting people where they are but also encouraging people to grow to better versions of themselves. She wants people to know that reentry is a process that begins from Day 1.
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Cold Springs Correctional Unit #10's Officer Crystal Massie wasn't sure she'd be considered for a position with the Virginia Department of Corrections. When that was dispelled, she went home, applied, and got the position! Now she has one job with good pay and benefits.
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The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Agribusiness partnered with Virginia State University on a pilot program focusing on agricultural technology education and workforce development. The program includes a virtual fencing project to control livestock distribution.
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Every position, every department. That’s who Ms. Gloria Dandridge, Executive Secretary to the Training Director at the Academy for Staff Development in Crozier believes serves and protects the Commonwealth at the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC).
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District 36, Alexandria Probation & Parole presented at the Silent Witness Candlelight Vigil in Alexandria. This vigil honors the lives of those who have died as a result of domestic violence in the City of Alexandria and show our support for their families and loved ones.
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The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Agribusiness Unit participated in Powhatan County's Annual Farm Day, giving third grade students the opportunity to learn about agriculture. Shout out to the VADOC Agribusiness Unit for inspiring the next generation of farmers.
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Medical Program Support Technician Angela Rhodes-Robinson at Virginia Correctional Center for Women loves doing what's right. To her, that includes giving second chances and helping people do right by themselves and others. Helping others is a passion for Ms. Rhodes-Robinson.
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Probation officers from District 3, Portsmouth Probation & Parole, attended the Intern-Volunteer Program at Old Dominion University (ODU) to increase awareness of the program and inform students of the internship opportunities the Virginia Department of Corrections provides.
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District 4, Accomack Probation and Parole hosted a table at the Accomack County's annual Party in the Park. The corrections team at District 4 were able to talk about services provided by the probation office and potential employment opportunities.
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Major Dean Waller, Chief of Security at Caroline Correctional Unit, has been supporting public safety and serving his community for over three decades. In his role, Major Waller supports staff and inmates alike by ensuring they have the information they need to succeed.
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Major Dean Waller, Chief of Security at Caroline Correctional Unit, has been supporting public safety and serving his community for over three decades. In his role, Major Waller supports staff and inmates alike by ensuring they have the information they need to succeed.
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VADOC will be holding a hiring event on October 29 in Norfolk. 🗺️Norfolk, VA 🕛9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be hiring Corrections Officers for the facilities listed below ⬇️
Virginia Department of Corrections patch on uniform promoting a hiring event for correctional officers on October 29, 2026, in Norfolk, VA.

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VADOC will be holding a hiring event on October 28 at our Eastern Region Office. 🗺️Capron, VA 🕛9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be hiring Corrections Officers for the facilities listed below ⬇️
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At Bland Correctional Center, Accountant Carla Eidson keeps the business office and all its assets up to date. Her office mates, who have become more like a family to Ms. Eidson, make her workdays at Bland that much better!
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Officer Bianca Jones of District 25, Leesburg Probation & Parole wants to see everyone in society do well. That's why she checks in with her probationers to make sure they're on the right track toward stability & success! Just one "thank you" from them makes the work worth it.
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Follow the Virginia Department of Corrections on Instagram! Check us out @virginiacorrections or click the link below to see the latest news and videos from our agency. Link: instagram.com/virginiacorrec…
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There are many roles to maintaining long-lasting public safety, and Workforce Manager Megan Wade has an incredibly important one! Ms. Wade helps link individuals who are reentering their communities after incarceration with jobs that will help support them and their families.
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