# W. Va. Code § 15A-3-6: Hiring of correctional officer without regard to position on the register

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S6

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 15A-3-6
- **Heading:** Hiring of correctional officer without regard to position on the register
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 15A / Article 3 / Section 6

## Text

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary or any rule promulgated under the provisions of this code, the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation may hire any person listed on the Correctional Officer I Register for employment as a Correctional Officer I without regard to the person’s position on the register: Provided, That no person on the Correctional Officer I Register may be offered employment or hired before an otherwise qualified person on a preference register who is willing to accept the position.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-1 §15A-3-1. Purpose and legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-2 §15A-3-2. Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-3 §15A-3-3. Commissioner of division; qualifications, oath and bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-4 §15A-3-4. Powers and duties of commissioner generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-4A §15A-3-4a. Powers and duties of commissioner generally regarding Stevens Correctional Center.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S4A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-5 §15A-3-5. Officers and employees of corrections institutions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-6 §15A-3-6. Hiring of correctional officer without regard to position on the register.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-7 §15A-3-7. Compensation of employees; traveling and other expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-8 §15A-3-8. Reports by commissioner and chief officers of institutions to Auditor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-9 §15A-3-9. Special compensation of officers and employees prohibited; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-10 §15A-3-10. Law-enforcement powers of employees; authority to carry firearms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-11 §15A-3-11. Unauthorized use of uniform, badge, identification card, or other insignia; impersonation of member; and penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-12 §15A-3-12. Institutions managed by commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-13 §15A-3-13. Title to property of state institutions; custody of deeds and other muniments of title; authority of Commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S13.md)

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