The West Virginia Division of Corrections is dedicated to enhancing public safety for the State of West Virginia and to provide services and responsiveness to victims of crime. Links are provided for Victim Services, Offender Look-up, Community Resources Locator, Prison and Facility Information and more. We hope you find the information on our site valuable and hope it serves you well.
Sincerely,
Commissioner Jim Rubenstein
Mount Olive Correctional Complex is seeking to fill a variety of Correctional Officer positions. Find out more.
Leadership
Vision
The vision of the West Virginia Division of Corrections is to be recognized as an innovative leader in providing quality correctional services.
Mission
The mission of the West Virginia Division of Corrections is to enhance public safety by providing safe, secure, and humane correctional facilities, operating an effective system of offender re-entry and community supervision, reducing offender recidivism, and assisting victims of crime.
The West Virginia Division of Corrections is a state agency which houses convicted Felons. WVDOC facilities include the Central Office, 12 Correctional Facilities, 4 Work Release Centers, 15 Parole Offices, 1 Training Academy and 1 Prison Industries main office. As of April 30, 2011 the West Virginia Division of Corrections has a total of 1,869 employees; 6,834 inmates; and 2,509 parolees/probationers.
Many of our employees are currently serving and protecting our Country. Please join us in supporting our soldiers and their families, with wishes for their safe return home. Our condolences to the families and friends of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.