Jail Officer



Job Details

Jail Officer
Employer

Meherrin River Regional Jail

Salary

$31,629.00 - $33,041.00 Annually

Location

Alberta 23821, VA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

12345

Department

Security

Division

Day A

Opening Date

05/07/2018

Description

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. 

Typical Qualifications

  • Be a high school graduate or equivalent
  • Must be 21 years of age by satisfactory completion of DCJS Academy
  • Possess a valid Virginia or North Carolina driver's license
  • Have the ability to pass a physical examination and drug screening
  • Have the ability to pass an extensive criminal history, background and credit report 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
  • Must maintain a telephone in residence for emergency contact
  • Must be willing to be in an on-call status 

Supplemental Information

  • 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)
  • Questions can be forwarded to Ms. Rhonda Fitchett at (434) 949-6700 ext. 211.  

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

  • HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays each year
  • VACATION: 8 hours per month, increasing with years of service
  • SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month
  • RETIREMENT: Virginia Retirement System
  • LIFE INSURANCE: 2 times employee's annual salary
  • HEALTH INSURANCE: 3 different plans with Anthem, one of which is provided to the employee at no cost. 

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OFFERED:
  • Aflac Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation 457 plan through Nationwide Retirement Services
  • Optional Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account for Health Care Services

Employer
Meherrin River Regional Jail
Address
9000 Boydton Plank Rd

Alberta, Virginia, 23821
Phone
434-949-6706

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