Zero staff vacancies announced at Southern Regional Jail
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A major achievement was accomplished in West Virginia, with the graduation of 53 new correctional officers and staff in the state.
We are immensely proud of the accomplishments of our Basic Training Class graduates. Their dedication and determination are to be commended, and we are confident they will uphold the mission of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
William Marshall | WV DCR Commissioner
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An announcement about the staffing milestone was made by Governor Justice and the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WV DCR). The 53 graduates follow Classes 63 through 77, composed of 483 officers, that graduated in 2023.
I’m thrilled to see the growing interest in correctional careers in West Virginia. By recognizing the value of these positions and taking action to improve pay and benefits, we’re attracting talented individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact. This graduation is a testament to the collective efforts by many, and we all remain committed to supporting our correctional officers as they build brighter futures for themselves and our communities.
Governor Justice
The milestone follows reduced staff vacancies as a result of higher pay and recruitment efforts. The results of which can be seen as the number of staff vacancies lessens throughout the state, with some facilities seeing zero staff vacancies.
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One of the facilities that has zero staff vacancies is the Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in Raleigh County, which is down from a 30% vacancy rate in September 2023. The Anthony Correctional Center, Charleston Correctional Center, Gene Spadaro Juvenile Center, Lakin Correctional Center, Parkersburg Correctional Center, and Tiger Morton Juvenile Center are some of the other facilities that have zero vacancies.
Graduates learn about many subjects in the West Virginia Corrections Academy program that will be important to their work including Emergency Procedures, Correctional Documentation, Trauma-Informed Correctional Care, Suicide Prevention, Interpersonal Communication Skills, Autism Awareness, Scenario-Based Training, Prison Rape Elimination Act, and other necessary classes.
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