Jail Officer - Background Investigator

Riverside Regional Jail; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Jail is seeking a full-time Jail Officer to provide custody/control of inmates and to conduct background investigations on applicants and staff. The role requires completion of various checks, data entry into IAPro, and related duties to ensure safety and compliance.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, Virginia driver’s license, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• U.S. citizen and 18+ years old.
• Virginia driver’s license.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
• Must pass background checks and maintain integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide custody/control of inmates as assigned.
• Conduct preliminary and full background investigations on applicants.
• Complete background checks on visitors, volunteers, interns and contractors.
• Enter data into IAPro software.
• Perform annual DMV checks on transportation staff and facility investigations.

Skills

Background investigations

Integrity

Discretion

Ability to work weekends

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

IAPro software

Job description

Riverside Regional Jail is seeking a full-time Jail Officer to provide custody/control of inmates.

Duties include: Conducting preliminary and full background investigations on potential employees of the Riverside Regional Jail Authority and/or Contractual Employees. Completing background checks on all, visitors, volunteers and interns to include annual checks on all active volunteers. Entering data into the IAPro software program. Completing annual DMV checks on Transportation Staff. Conducting preliminary background checks on all promotional applicants and conducting facility investigations.

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. No past or present investigations or disciplinary actions involving the following: INTEGRITY, DISCRETION, IMPARTIALITY, AND ATTENDANCE. High ethical standards and must be able to work independently and handle sensitive matters with little to no supervision.

Salary: $58,000 – $84,973

Closing Date: October 23, 2026

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

October 13, 2026