The Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center (NRADC) appreciates your interest in our organization. We, as a facility, want to help build a career for individuals seeking an opportunity in the field of corrections, whether it be from a sworn or non-sworn position. 

Applications are accepted on a regular basis, as the facility is growing regularly, and we are always looking to find great people to join our organization. We have positions that are both sworn and non-sworn, with non-sworn positions being more limited. All applications are completed online through Frederick County’s website. For information and questions concerning employment opportunities, please contact Major T. Jones at (540)535-3800. 

The Links below are attachments regarding hiring and how to guides for applying. 

Employment Brochure – Officer 

Employment Flyer – Nurse

Minimum Qualifications for a Position with NRADC:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen 

• Must be 21 years of age or older for all Sworn positions 

• Must be 18 years of age or older for all Non-Sworn positions 

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent 

• Must not have been convicted of any felony or serious misdemeanor 

• Sworn and Maintenance applicants must have a valid driver's license 

• Successfully pass the established pre-employment screens that include but are not limited to NRADC Physical Agility Test, fingerprinting, polygraph examination and medical clearance 

Application Process: 

The Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center’s recruitment and selection process supports the Frederick County’s Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plans. Applicants must successfully complete the following phases: 

• Submit a completed application 

• Criminal History review 

• Driving Record review 

• Pre-screening interview 

• Pre-Employment Physical Agility Test 

• Polygraph Examination 

• Background Interview and Investigation 

• Conditional offer of employment 

• Medical- Physical & Drug screening 

• Final Approval by Superintendent 

Please note that appointments for polygraph examinations and the medical physical will occur. Appointments for background investigations may also occur.  

The following disqualify an applicant for employment: 

• Incomplete Application 

• Drug use of any kind after the age of 30 or within the last 3 years 

• Any drunk driving or DUI within the last 3 years 

• Conviction of Domestic Assault or Domestic Violence 

• Drivers License suspension or revocation within the last 3 years. 

• Any Felony convictions or any Misdemeanor conviction involving moral misconduct or indecency after age 30 or within the last five years. 

Benefits: 

• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance 

• Retirement through Virginia Retirement Services (VRS) 

• Generous Hourly Leave Accruement  

• 15.5 Paid Holidays  

• Deferred Compensation 

• Optional Additional Insurance Coverages 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid DCJS certification  

• On-site Gym