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Inspector 2 - Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail - Fayette Co.
2026-01-08 State of West Virginia Charleston,WV
Description:
IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: ...@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.
AND
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a closely related field
OR
Substitution: Coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of thirty (30) semester hours for every one (1) year of required experience.
Special Requirement: (1) Licensure and/or certification pertinent to the work performed. (2) A valid driver's license may be required.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
Other Information
Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $37,862.00
Division of Corrections: Probationary period 6 months
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
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Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resume full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".
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Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resume paid?Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.
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If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.
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We do not accept any of the following documentation. These will not be utilized during the application process. This documentation will not be reviewed or accepted. 1) Unofficial transcripts2) High School Diplomas/transcripts3) Unrelated documents not pertaining to the position for which you are applying4) Any international degree that has not been evaluated by a N.A.C.E.S. (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) approved organization. For more information, please visit: Please do not attach any of the above documentation to your application, nor send it to the Division of Personnel via email or regular mail.By clicking "Yes", I indicate that I have read and understand this statement pertaining to my application.
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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related informationcontained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and allliability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer,educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that maybe sought in connection with this application.
Required Question
Salary: $32,862.00 - $56,373.00 Annually
Location : Fayette County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: CMO2600037 PSA
Department: DHS - DCR - Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail
Opening Date: 01/06/2026
Closing Date: 1/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: CLAY
FAYETTE
KANAWHA
NICHOLAS
Nature of Work
Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $37,862.00
Vacancy 1
Fayette, Clay, Nicholas and Kanawha Counties
Conducts routine, complex, and special inspections. Will train and instruct new employees in the techniques and procedures used in performing inspections, handling investigations, surveys, or complaints. Will take action indicated by results of inspections, tests, and investigations. Makes recommendations concerning the proper application of laws, rules, and regulations. Completes detailed inspection reports. Maintains records pertaining to inspection schedules and results. Checks for requirements prescribed by law, such as proper licensing, record keeping, security, safety and sanitary conditions, ACA Regulatory Laws and Regulations. Direct inmate contact. Works security post as needed.
- In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility. Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088)
- Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service.
- If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF.
IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: ...@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.
AND
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a closely related field
OR
Substitution: Coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of thirty (30) semester hours for every one (1) year of required experience.
Special Requirement: (1) Licensure and/or certification pertinent to the work performed. (2) A valid driver's license may be required.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
Other Information
Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $37,862.00
Division of Corrections: Probationary period 6 months
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
01
- Please provide details of your education, starting with your highest level attained. For each entry, include the degree/certificate earned, major/field of study, dates attended/graduated, and the name of the institution.Use the following formats as a guide:
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) 12/09/2023 West Virginia State University
- Partial Credit: 36 semester hours Spring 2021-Fall 2021 Marshall University
- Vocational: 580 Clock Hours in Arc Welding May 2023 Ben Franklin Career Center
- Licensure/Certification: West Virginia Professional Engineering License 2024 If you have no relevant training or education to document, please type "NONE" here.NOTE: If you previously selected "Some College" or "Technical College" as your highest level of education, you MUST provide details of your hours and schooling below. Failure to provide these details may result in being rejected for this position.
02
Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resume full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".
03
Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resume paid?Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.
- Yes
- No
04
If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.
05
We do not accept any of the following documentation. These will not be utilized during the application process. This documentation will not be reviewed or accepted. 1) Unofficial transcripts2) High School Diplomas/transcripts3) Unrelated documents not pertaining to the position for which you are applying4) Any international degree that has not been evaluated by a N.A.C.E.S. (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) approved organization. For more information, please visit: Please do not attach any of the above documentation to your application, nor send it to the Division of Personnel via email or regular mail.By clicking "Yes", I indicate that I have read and understand this statement pertaining to my application.
- Yes
- No
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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related informationcontained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and allliability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer,educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that maybe sought in connection with this application.
- I consent to the above statement.
Required Question