The Caroline Detention Facility (CDF) is currently accepting applications for full-time employment. The CDF offers a competitive insurance package, VRS membership, hazardous duty supplement for sworn staff, training, uniforms and a complimentary meal per shift.
CDF employees must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License and a valid Social Security Card issued by the U. S. Social Security Administration.
Minimum age for non-security staff who have no contact with detainees is 18 years. (i.e., Detention Specialist)
Minimum age for all security staff and non-security staff with detainee contact is 21 years. (i.e., Detention Officers, Librarian, Janitor, Religious Services Coordinator, Maintenance Tech, etc.)
All employees must have a high school diploma or equivalent and successfully complete the following:
• Federal Background Check
• E-Verify
• Drug Screen
• Tuberculosis Test
• Medical Physical
• Physical Fitness Test*
*Applies to sworn security personnel only
To apply for any of the open positions listed below, complete the CDF Employment Application and Background Information Release Form and email them to jobs@carolinedf.org. Include a copy of your resume, if applicable.
If you prefer U.S. Mail, send your packet to:
Caroline Detention Facility
ATTN: Human Resources Generalist
P.O. Box 1460
Bowling Green, VA 22427
November 2024
Detention Officer
Starting Salary: $21.17/hour, No Experience Required
Physical fitness test required
Pitman Shift Schedule (every other weekend off)
12.5 hour shifts rotating day/night every 28 working days
Shifts are 0545-1815 and 1745-0615
Detention Officer Basic Information
Detention Specialist
Starting Salary: $18.38/hour, No Experience Required
Operates the Control Center, the communications hub of the facility, including emergency communications;
Monitors and controls the access and departure of staff and visitors into the facility from the central Control Center;
Assigned to duties at the Receptionist desk during visitation.
Detention Specialist Job Description
Religious Services Coordinator
Starting Salary: $38,230 annually, Some Experience Required
The Religious Services Coordinator oversees the detainee religious program and serves as the facility critical incident debriefer following significant events.
Religious Services Coordinator Job Description
Food Service Employees
Click here to apply for a position with the Trinity Services Group, the Food Service contractor to the CDF
NOTE: The CDF does not hire any positions in medical or food service. Both of these service areas are contracted.