Jail Officer

Rappahannock Regional Jail• Stafford, VA, US, VA

1d•$52,761 - $88,240

About The Position

Performs protective service work processing inmates, maintaining correctional facility security on a continual basis, transporting inmates to court, medical, work, and related facilities, preparing reports, and performing related work as assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the assigned supervisor. The Jail Officer maintains order and discipline, conducts security checks and searches, oversees housing units, and provides custody and control of inmates across custody levels. The role includes escorting and transporting inmates, responding to emergencies, enforcing institutional rules and procedures, maintaining records and reports, and providing service in various areas of the facility. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The employee must obtain Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice (DCJS) Jail Officer certification within one year, meet and maintain minimum qualifications established by the Authority and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and hold a valid Virginia driver's license.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Obtain Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice (DCJS) Jail Officer certification within one year.
Meet and maintain the position's minimum qualifications established by the Authority and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Some knowledge of institutional security rules, regulations, and procedures and of modern penology as it relates to supervising and caring for persons under institutional restraint.
Ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly and detect potential inmate behavior problems and early symptoms of common health problems.
Ability to accurately carry out oral and written directions, supervise large groups of inmates, and prepare records and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, inmates, law enforcement and legal representatives, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Maintain inmate order and discipline and perform security checks to help ensure the safety and security of staff and inmates.
Oversee cell housing units and ensure inmates follow rules and regulations.
Search the facility, inmates, and housing units; conduct cell checks for drugs and unauthorized paraphernalia.
Search inmates suspected of possessing contraband, maintain custody of contraband, and prepare documentation for possible legal action.
Maintain custody and control of inmates at all custody levels while escorting or transporting them to courts, appointments, visitation, other correctional facilities, and emergency medical transports; perform hospital duty, including handling unusual, intoxicated, or assaultive inmates.
Prepare, maintain, and distribute legal documents, logs, reports, and request forms; conduct and log routine housing, safety, and security needs.
Enforce policies, procedures, rules, and regulations firmly and fairly; resolve conflicts using problem-solving skills and provide guidance toward possible solutions.
Respond to emergency calls and situations and report the status of the situation.
Maintain and control keys and monitor control panels and radios according to standard operating procedures.
Provide services in facility areas including cell units, housekeeping, kitchen, lobby, and transportation.