Correctional Officer

The Western Virginia Regional Jail is seeking applicants for full-time Male & Female Correctional Officers.

We are pleased to offer an entry level starting salary of $48,012, effective 7.1.24, a competitive benefits package, and many other incentives to include, but are not limited to the following. DCJS certified opportunities available as well.

· Health plans starting as low as $32.84 per month

· Dental plans starting as low as $7.44 per month

· Vision plans starting as low as $5.94 per month

· Virginia Retirement System (VRS) retirement

· Meals provided at no cost to the employee during assigned shifts

· Paid on-the-job training

· Annual paid sick/vacation leave accrual

· Annual paid holidays, based on the Virginia State calendar

· Onsite employee fitness room available at no cost 24 hours a day

· Offsite wellness clinic provided at no cost to employees & spouses enrolled in the health plan

The WVRJ strives to keep out of pocket costs extremely low, which in turn means more take home pay for employees. We also benefit from having a very modern facility with some of the latest technology available in the correctional field. This all makes the day to day job of a Correctional Officer easier and more efficient.

Applicants must be at least 20 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency, be a U.S. citizen, hold a valid Virginia driver’s license, and pass a background investigation. Applicants must also be able to perform the essential job functions as described in the job description. Please see the remainder of the minimum requirements and the disqualifiers on our website at the following link prior to making application: https://www.wvarj.org/163/Minimum-Qualifications-Disqualifiers.

No specific experience is required, but courses in the field of criminal justice and or corrections is preferred. Prior skill sets in typing or computer operation are also preferred. Please see the job description/responsibilities for the list of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary in order to apply for this position.

The qualified applicants will perform routine protective services work in providing care and maintaining security for inmates being held in the Western VA Regional Jail and processing inmates into custody.

This is a 12 hour shift position, with either a rotating or permanent day or night schedule, TBD based on the needs of the organization at time of hire. Each shift consists of a long week-5 days on/2 days off and a short week-2 days on/5 days off rotation, allowing the employee to be off every other weekend, Friday-Sunday. Officers work 14 days per month, allowing them more time with family and friends, for appointments and other commitments, etc.

Qualified Job seekers meeting the minimum requirements need to complete a WVRJ Job Application and pass both a basic skills assessment and physical agility assessment to be considered for employment. For more information and to see sample basic skills assessment questions and videos of the physical agility course, visit this link on our website: https://www.wvarj.org/210/Written-Physical-Agility-Testing. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to pass a medical physical with a drug screen and a psychological screening.

EOE 

Detailed Responsibilities:

* Attendance and Punctuality (reports to work as required and on time)

* Dependability (call-ins, extra duties, timely responses, etc.)

* Uniform Appearance (neat, clean and appropriate uniform of the day)

* Peer Communication (communicates clearly, concisely and accurately, keeps others informed in timely fashion, and completes thorough and polite pass-on by radio or telephone)

* Inmate Communication (proper conflict resolution and swift attention to critical incidents, interacts with appropriate sense of authority and impartiality, manages difficult behaviors, communicates expectations with a purpose of compliance, tends to basic needs and inquiries)

* Adaptability (flexible with pop up changes and manages competing demands)

* Teamwork/Attitude (assists others, responsible for actions, contributes, holds others accountable)

* Continuous Improvement (seeks new responsibilities, training and educational opportunities)

* Documentation (prepares reports, duty post logs, etc. accurately and in a timely fashion supporting conclusions, recommendations, etc. as necessary and with correct spelling and grammar)

* Decision Making/Problem Solving (gathers facts first, considers legal and safety factors, utilizes critical thinking skills and professional discretion)

* Facility Safety and Security (performs activities with security in mind, responds appropriately and according to policy, ensures secure movement within the facility by not overriding doors or interlocks, enforces pod door security and maintains restricted inmate areas)

* Inmate and Facility Searches (conducts appropriate searches of inmates and facility)

* Sanitation (ensures clean and safe environment, conducts routine inspections of assigned duty area and reports any sanitation issues)

* Key Control (displays appropriate key control)

* Care and Maintenance of Agency Property (properly cares for and maintains agency property, reports any maintenance needs in assigned duty areas)

* Professional Conduct (law enforcement and community contact, off-duty behavior reflects positively on the organization)

* Inmate Supervision (ensures inmates follow rules in inmate handbook while participating in transports, hospital visits, while being searched, etc. and using inmate disciplinary process when appropriate)

* Technology Operations (OMS, Live Scan, Body Scanner, Commissary software, email, HR applications, etc.)

* Control Room Operations (proper door and intercom operations)

* Adherence to Policies and Procedures (conducts activities in accordance with policy and procedure)

* Performs proper headcount of inmates in accordance with WVRJ policy and procedure

* Performs meal service in accordance with WVRJ policy and procedure

* Performs med pass in accordance with WVRJ policy and procedure

* Performs commissary distributions in accordance with WVRJ policy and procedure

* Makes security rounds of housing units in accordance with WVRJ policy and procedure

* Current and up-to-date on housing unit status at any given time (inmate count, inmate location, lock down status, maintenance issues, status of housing unit activity such as medical, commissary, etc.)