What are the minimum requirements for becoming a Correctional Officer?
If I am offered employment with the WV Division of Corrections as a Correctional Officer, what training will I undergo? Once an applicant has been offered employment with the WV Division of Corrections the employee must attend the Division’s Training Academy, which is located in Ripley, WV. The Academy traditionally schedules two Basic Training classes each quarter of the Training Year, to run concurrently. Basic Training has been a vital tool in the introduction, development and establishment of “esprit de corps”, the importance of quality and teamwork, a common base of theoretical and operational knowledge, skills and abilities, and fosters an environment, which stresses continuing training and education for career-minded individuals. Basic Training accomplishes these ends through many means. One of the most valuable parts of the Academy experience is the residential nature of Academy Basic Training. Basic Training is conducted in a six-week residential format. From day one until com
