Jail Officer

Meherrin River Regional Jail; Alberta (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays: 13 paid holidays

Vacation 8 hours per month

Sick leave 8 hours per month

Virginia Retirement System

Life Insurance: 2x salary

Health Insurance: 3 plans with Anthem

Job summary

Meherrin River Regional Jail is seeking officers to coordinate, control, and direct the movement of prisoners. Responsibilities include intake, processing, transport, and ensuring the safety of inmates, staff, and the community. Some duties may be assigned to specialized areas of the jail.

Starting roles include on-call availability and compliance with state training requirements. The position emphasizes shift work and maintaining readiness for rapid response and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must hold a valid Virginia or North Carolina driver's license.
• Must pass physical examination and drug screening.
• Must pass extensive criminal history/background checks.
• Must complete required training within twelve months of hire date.
• Must maintain a telephone (residence or cell).
• Must be willing to be in an on-call status.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, control and direct the movement of prisoners.
• Jail officers' intake, process, transport, and ensure safety and security of inmates, staff and the community.
• Officers may be assigned other duties in specialized jail areas.

Skills

On-call availability

Physical fitness

Criminal background clearance

Willingness to pass exams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Description

To coordinate, control and direct the movement of prisoners. Jail officers' intake, process, transport, and provide for the safety and security of inmates, staff members and the community. Officers may be assigned other duties specific to specialized areas of the jail as well.

Description

To coordinate, control and direct the movement of prisoners. Jail officers' intake, process, transport, and provide for the safety and security of inmates, staff members and the community. Officers may be assigned other duties specific to specialized areas of the jail as well.

Qualifications

• Be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Possess a valid Virginia or North Carolina driver's license
• Have the ability to pass a physical examination and drug screening
• Have the ability to pass an extensive criminal history, background check
• Must complete special training as required by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, including use of firearms, first aid, chemical and electronic weapons systems, within twelve months of hire date
• A telephone must be maintained (residence or cell phone)
• Must be willing to be in an on-call status

Supplemental Information

• The majority of positions will be shift work, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (5:30 Briefing)
• Starting Salary: Uncertified officers $52,919.63 – DCJS certified jail officers $55,332.76
• Currently we are offering a sign on bonus of $1,000.00 for Jail Officers.
• The Meherrin River Regional Jail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We use E-VERIFY for All New Hires.

Benefits Package

• HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays each year
• VACATION: 8 hours per month, increasing with years of service
• SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month
• RETIREMENT: Virginia Retirement System
• LIFE INSURANCE: 2 times employee's annual salary
• HEALTH INSURANCE: 3 different plans with Anthem, one of which is provided to the employee at no cost.

Additional Benefits Offered

• The Standard Insurance
• Deferred Compensation 457 plan through Nationwide Retirement Services
• Optional Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for Health Care Services