Address:14545 Old Belfield Road, Capron

Phone number: 434-658-3959

Operating Hours: 24-hours a day, seven days a week

E-mail address: kay.pope@vadoc.virginia.gov

Website address: For career opportunities: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Name of Business: Southampton Correctional Center,

Southampton Mens Work Center, Southampton Receiving Center/Pre Release for Women

Nature of Business: To enhance public safety by providing effective programming and supervising sentenced offenders in a humane, cost-effective manner consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards

Principle owner/manager and title: Commonwealth of Virginia

Year Founded:

1938

Prior Location: N/A

Number of employees: 400

How’s business: Expanding

One thing you wish everyone knew about your business: Excellent opportunities for career advancements

Something you offer that a customer won’t find elsewhere: Outstanding benefit package. Rewarding careers in AgriBusiness, business administration, building and grounds trades, food service, human resources, medical services, nursing, psychology, treatment, recreation, teaching and security.

Advice to young entrepreneurs: Pursue your dreams—set your goals high. Be a professional.

Who is your role

model (in business or in life generally): My mother, for raising me in a Christian home and for instilling in me the value of education and good work habits.

The key to a successful business is: Always be honest and fair with everyone.