Regional Jail Sergeant

Western Tidewater Regional Jail Authority; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Virginia Retirement System

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

YMCA Membership

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus up to $4,000

Job summary

WESTERN TIDEWATER REGIONAL JAIL in Suffolk, VA is hiring Jail Officers to maintain custody, safety, and order. The role requires DCJS certification, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.

Candidates will perform security rounds, manage inmate interactions, prepare logs and reports, respond to emergencies, and participate in daily muster meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• DMV transcript and criminal background checks must be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody, care, control, and security of inmates, staff, and equipment.
• Directs and interacts with inmates and supervises daily activity.
• Performs security rounds and inspects housing units.
• Reviews shift pass-down and inmate information for safe shift transition.
• Prepares logs and reports accurately.
• Responds to emergencies, defends self and others, and provides back-up support.

Skills

Defensive tactics

Observation

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

DCJS certified

Job description

WESTERN TIDEWATER REGIONAL JAIL

2402 Godwin Boulevard, Suffolk, Virginia 23434

Telephone: [phone] Ext. 555

Sign On Bonus up to $4,000 Available!

• Looking for a career with job security?
• Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others?
• Looking to make a good living, become more confident, and be a role model of strength and respect?
• Is your work/life balance a problem?
• Would you enjoy working only 13 days a month in a full-time position with awesome benefits?
• Want to have access to affordable health, dental, vision & other benefits, including paid leave?
• Would you like to retire at age 50 after only working 25 years?
• Are you currently a DCJS certified Jail Officer?

IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THESE QUESTIONS, THEN IT’S TIME YOU JOIN OUR TEAM OF JAIL OFFICERS!

Job Description

• Maintains custody, care, control, and security of inmates, staff, and equipment within a regional jail.
• Directs and interacts with inmates on a constant basis while supervising daily activity and ensuring order and compliance with established rules and regulations.
• Performs security rounds, inspects housing units, continuously monitors special status inmates, and controls doors throughout the facility in accordance with policy and standards.
• Reviews shift pass-down and inmate information necessary for a safe and smooth shift transition.
• Performs headcounts, feeding, and resolves inmate issues.
• Escorts inmates to and from various locations inside and outside of the facility when necessary.
• Enforces rules in a firm, fair, and consistent manner.
• Provides assistance and direction to inmates on issues, procedures, behavior, and schedules.
• Accurately prepares, maintains, and updates computerized logs and detailed reports.
• Responds and takes action in emergency situations to include defending self and others, performs basic lifesaving activities, and provides back up support for other officers when necessary.
• Notifies medical staff of any health conditions or symptoms with urgency when necessary.
• Provides coaching and guidance to staff members to ensure operations are in accordance with established policy.
• Participates in daily muster meetings to exchange critical Passdown information with staff.
• Facilitates daily security scanning/searching of staff and their belongings to ensure safety.
• Acts as the Watch Commander in the absence of the Lieutenant.

Benefits

• Paid training and promotional opportunities.
• Membership in the Virginia Retirement System with the Hazardous Duty Supplement.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Legal Resources, Life Insurance
• YMCA Membership at highly discounted rates
• Paid time off.

Activities Requiring Physical Fitness

• Defensive Tactics Program: kneeling, bending, handcuffing, squatting, etc.
• Firearms Training: kneeling, running, bending, pull pistol trigger with strong hand and off hand, holding pistol with two hands, using off hand to assist with reloads and immediate action drills (malfunctions)
• Must be able to defend self and other when necessary.
• Must be able to occasionally sit and work on a computer.
• Must be able to walk extensively, run occasionally, and climb stairs.
• Must be available to work 12-hour rotating shifts, day or night. Jail Officers are essential personnel subject to recall at any time and are required to report during emergencies and/or inclement weather events.
• Must be able to work in a high stress environment with constant noise and occasional foul odors.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma from an accredited high school or GED. A valid driver’s license is required. Basic basic computer skills are required. DMV transcript and criminal background checks must be acceptable. MUST BE CURRENTLY DCJS CERTIFIED TO WORK IN A REGIONAL JAIL.