Certified Jail Officer - Part Time

DeKalb Health; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

DeKalb Health seeks a Jail Officer in Staunton, VA to maintain safety and order within a correctional facility. The role emphasizes vigilance, composure, and a commitment to public safety as a frontline guardian.

You will enforce procedures, supervise inmates, and respond to emergencies with decisive actions. Your duties include patrols, contraband searches, incident reporting, crisis intervention, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

Qualifications

• Part-time officers must be certified through DCJS.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in correctional procedures and security operations.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and perform crisis intervention.
• Strong report writing and policy adherence skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and situational awareness.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and supervises inmates within housing units, during recreation, and throughout daily activities.
• Enforces all correctional procedures, policies, and regulations consistently and fairly.
• Conducts regular security operations, including patrols, searches for contraband, and inspections of cells and common areas.
• Responds to inmate conflicts and utilizes de-escalation techniques to resolve disputes peacefully.
• Applies conflict resolution strategies to mediate disagreements and foster a stable environment.
• Acts swiftly and decisively during emergency response situations, including disturbances or medical emergencies.
• Provides immediate crisis intervention for inmates in distress.
• Prepares clear, concise reports on incidents and observations.
• Ensures strict policy adherence to institutional guidelines and laws.
• Demonstrates attention to detail in observing inmate behavior and security risks.

Skills

Correctional procedures

Security operations

Emergency response

Crisis intervention

Report writing

Policy adherence

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Location 350 Technology Drive,Staunton, VA, 24401,United States
• Base Pay $29.91 / Hour
• Employee Type Part Time

Description

About This Job

As a Jail Officer, you play a critical role in maintaining the safety, security, and order of our correctional facility. You directly impact the lives of inmates and staff by upholding professional standards and ensuring a secure environment. This position requires vigilance, composure, and a commitment to public safety, serving as a frontline guardian within the justice system. You contribute significantly to the smooth operation of daily activities and the overall well-being of the institution.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Jail Officer performs essential duties that uphold correctional standards and ensure facility security. You:

• Monitors and supervises inmates within housing units, during recreation, and throughout daily activities, ensuring their safety and adherence to facility rules.
• Enforces all correctional procedures, policies, and regulations consistently and fairly to maintain discipline and order.
• Conducts regular security operations, including patrols, searches for contraband, and inspections of cells and common areas.
• Responds to inmate conflicts and utilizes de-escalation techniques to resolve disputes peacefully and prevent escalation.
• Applies conflict resolution strategies to mediate disagreements and foster a stable environment.
• Acts swiftly and decisively during emergency response situations, including disturbances, medical emergencies, or facility breaches.
• Provides immediate crisis intervention for inmates experiencing emotional or psychological distress.
• Prepares clear, concise, and accurate report writing on incidents, observations, and daily activities.
• Ensures strict policy adherence to all institutional guidelines, state, and federal laws.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail in observing inmate behavior, facility conditions, and potential security risks.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

To satisfactorily accomplish the functions of this job, you must meet the following qualifications:

Experience

• Part-time officers must be certified officers through DCJS.

Education

• Possesses a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Knowledge/Skills

• Applies comprehensive knowledge of correctional procedures.
• Executes robust security operations.
• Performs swift and decisive emergency response actions.
• Provides critical crisis intervention.
• Produces clear and accurate report writing.
• Ensures strict policy adherence.
• Maintains exceptional attention to detail.

Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

• Must willing to work a minimum of 24 hours per week
• Stands and walks for extended periods.
• Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Responds physically to emergency situations, which may include restraining individuals.
• Works in a secure, structured environment that can be demanding and stressful.
• Maintains mental alertness and situational awareness at all times.