Jail Officer
Jail Officer
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06-04-2025
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Job Description
WESTERN TIDEWATER REGIONAL JAIL
2402 Godwin Boulevard Suffolk Virginia 23434
Telephone:Ext. 555
Sign On Bonus up to $4000 Available!
***(Enhanced salaries available to those who hold a current VA Jail Officer Certification)***
- 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 fulltime 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 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED and can pass a background screening
IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THESE QUESTIONS THEN ITS TIME YOU JOIN OUR TEAM OF JAIL OFFICERS!
Job Description
The Jail Officer is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the facility to include all inmates personnel and the public.
- Maintains custody control and security of inmates within the facility.
- Directs and interacts with inmates on a constant basis while supervising daily activity.
- Performs security checks and inspects housing units and cells throughout the facility in accordance with policy and standards.
- Enforces rules in a firm fair and consistent manner.
- Provides assistance and direction to inmates on procedures behavior and schedules.
- Accurately prepares maintains and updates computerized logs and detailed reports.
- Responds and takes action in emergency situations and provides back up support for other officers when necessary.
- Notifies medical staff of any health conditions or symptoms with urgency when necessary.
- 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.
Benefits
Competitive salary starting at$46350.00 with increases up to$48350.00 during the first year.
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.
Following are the physical activities that recruits will be required to perform during entrylevel training
1. Sit and Reach
2. 1.5 Mile Run
3. 1 Minute Maximum SitUps
4. 1 Minute Maximum PushUps
5. 300 Meter Run
6. LawFit Obstacle Course 6foot wall 5 foot ditch first story window sprinting low crawl steps up & down trigger pull 160 pound dummy drag visually identify suspect)
2. 1.5 Mile Run
3. 1 Minute Maximum SitUps
4. 1 Minute Maximum PushUps
5. 300 Meter Run
6. LawFit Obstacle Course 6foot wall 5 foot ditch first story window sprinting low crawl steps up & down trigger pull 160 pound dummy drag visually identify suspect)
Miscellaneous Activities Requiring Physical Fitness
1. Defensive Tactics Program: kneeling bending handcuffing squatting etc.
2. 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)
3. General Physical Fitness Exercises: Examples include pushups jumping jacks squat thrusts situps six inches etc.
4. General activities law enforcement officers and jail officers would perform during the performance of their duties.
2. 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)
3. General Physical Fitness Exercises: Examples include pushups jumping jacks squat thrusts situps six inches etc.
4. General activities law enforcement officers and jail officers would perform during the performance of their duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma from an accredited high school or GED. A valid drivers license is required. Basic basic computer skills are required. DMV transcript and criminal background checks must be acceptable.Must complete the Basic Jailor Academy Training within 1 year of employment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
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