DETENTION OFFICER

Southwest Virginia Regional jail Authority; Virginia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

State retirement

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority seeks a Detention Officer to supervise inmate security and movement across jail areas, including work details and post inspections. You will conduct counts, assist in preventing contraband, and participate in searches as needed.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and does not necessarily require prior correctional experience. You may be assigned to various posts and may assist with transportation, intake, booking and release duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in a correctional setting is helpful but not required.
• Position requires the ability to walk, stand, sit, run, stoop, bend and lift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain security and control of inmates during movement between areas.
• Supervise inmate work details inside and outside secure perimeters.
• Conduct periodic security rounds of assigned quarters and work areas.

Skills

Physical fitness

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Supervises and maintains security and control of inmates within and during movement between specific areas. Supervises inmate work details both inside and outside the secure perimeters of the jail facility. Makes periodic security rounds of assigned quarters and work areas. Performs inmate counts at regular and variable intervals. Assists in prevention of contraband into the facility. Participates in searches of inmate housing units, work and recreational areas as needed. Maintains familiarity with up-to-date emergency procedures. Maintains sanitation standards daily at all posts. Position will work various posts within the facility. May be required to perform transportation, intake, booking and release, and any other appropriate and related duties, as assigned.

Detention Officers are required to attend Jailer Basic School at the Southwest Law Enforcement Academy within one year from the date of hire and receive certification from the Department of Criminal Justice Services in order to remain in a Detention Officer position.

High School Diploma or GED required. Previous experience in a correctional setting helpful but not required. Position requires the ability to walk, stand, sit, run, stoop, bend and lift. Ability to fire a weapon, restrain and subdue inmates as necessary.

Full fringe benefits package includes medical, dental, prescription, vision health insurance coverage, state retirement, paid holiday, personal time off, and sick leave. The Authority does continuous recruitment for Detention Officer Positions.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Employees of Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority and external applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, or age. As a means of accommodation to persons with specific disabilities that prevent them from completing this application, confidential assistance in filling out this application may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.