Jail Officer

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.

Starting Salary:

Uncertified officers $51,130.08 - DCJS certified jail officers $53,461.60.

Minimum qualifications are as follows:

Be a high school graduate or equivalent Must be 18 years of age Must be a U.S. Citizen Possess a valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license Have the ability to pass a physical examination and drug screening Have the ability to pass an extensive criminal history and 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 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).

To apply:

Go to our website www.mrrj.org and go to employment tab. Select Jail Officer and then click APPLY button. This will take you to our online application where you can submit your application to us online. To go to website directly to apply go to www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mrrj Questions can be forward to Mrs. Rhonda Fitchett at (434) 949-6700 ext. 211. The Meherrin River Regional Jail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $51,130.08 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person