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
• Physical Examination (Detention Officer and Detention Specialist)
• Physical Fitness Test (Detention Officer)
To apply for any of the open positions listed below, complete the CDF Employment Application/Background Information Release Form attach a copy of your resume, if applicable, and email to jobs@carolinedf.org. All pages must be submitted in order for the application to be considered.
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
March 2025
Detention Officer
Starting Salary: $23.29/hour, No Experience Required
Physical fitness test required
Every other weekend off
12.5 hour shifts rotating day/night
Shifts are 0545-1815 and 1745-0615
Detention Officer Basic Information
Detention Specialist
Starting Salary: $20.34/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
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.