Jail Officer

Riverside Regional Jail; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Jail is hiring Jail Officers at 500 FOLAR Trail, North Prince George, VA 23860. The starting pay is $58,000 per year with full benefits, including retirement plans, health and dental insurance, paid leave, holidays, and a promotion potential. Applicants with prior corrections or military experience may earn a higher salary.

To qualify, you must be 18+, hold a HS diploma or GED, be a U.S. citizen, and have a valid Virginia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and Virginia driver's license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old; able to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts.
• No felony conviction; experience in jail/corrections preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformity with rules and regulations governing inmate conduct and staff behavior.
• Assume responsibility for the security and welfare of inmates and prepare various reports and logs.
• Duties include working weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Professional Visitation

Looking for an exciting career? Riverside Regional Jail located at 500 FOLAR Trail, North Prince George, Virginia is looking to hire Jail Officers. The starting pay is currently $58,000.00 per year with full benefits to include VRS retirement, 457 plan, health, dental and vision insurance, annual and sick leave which includes 14 paid holidays. Promotional opportunity is also available. Candidates with five or more years of Corrections or Jail experience will earn an even higher salary to include applicants with military experience.

To qualify, you must be at 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or G.E.D, be a U. S. Citizen and have a Valid Driver’s License. Riverside Regional Jail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties include ensuring conformity with rules and regulations, governing the conduct and behavior of the inmate population and staff, assuming responsibility for the security and welfare of inmates, as well as preparing various reports, logs, and documents.

Minimum Qualifications: Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and a valid Virginia driver’s license. Incumbent must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18-years of age, as well as be able to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Incumbent must not have been convicted of a felony. Experience in a Jail or corrections facility with a public, private, or military agency preferred but not required.

Jail Officer Post Order

Officer Posts

• Barber Shop
• Booking and Release
• Classification
• Community Service and Landscaping
• HEM (Home Electronic Monitoring)
• Housekeeping Security
• Kitchen Security
• Laundry Security
• Lobby
• Master Control
• Medical Clinic Security
• Medical Housing Security
• Movement Control
• OPR (Office of Professional Review)
• Perimeter Security
• Primary Control
• Professional Visitation
• Programs
• Property
• Special Housing Unit
• Training
• Transportation
• Video Arraignment
• Work Release

For additional questions, contact the Human Resource Office at [phone].

Riverside Regional Jail

ATTN: Human Resources Office

500 FOLAR Trail

N. Prince George, VA 23860

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Riverside Regional Jail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

August 3, 2026