Jail Officer Entry Level (CD)

Hanover County Government•Hanover, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pamunkey Regional Jail is looking for entry level and experienced candidates to provide safety and security of the incarcerated inmates for Hanover County, Caroline County, and the Town of Ashland. This is a sworn position with full-time benefits to include holiday pay, paid time off, medical, retirement investment, tuition reimbursement, and much more. The Jail Officer position is a part of the Career Development program at Pamunkey Regional Jail that helps develop our employees advance within our organization.

Requirements

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
High school graduate or equivalent required
Ability to successfully complete the appropriate training as prescribed by the Commonwealth of Virginia for this position, including first aid
Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
Pre-employment physical examination, audiometric testing, drug testing, alcohol screening and repeated according to policy thereafter
Must wear uniform, including safety equipment
Must maintain phone for emergency contact
General knowledge of correctional methods, practices and procedures
Ability to exercise tact and judgment in handling visitors and in maintaining the behavior of prisoners
Ability to prioritize and follow oral and written instruction
Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms and other emergency equipment, including breathing apparatus and fire extinguishers
Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action
Ability to monitor inmate activities and properly restrain individuals

Nice To Haves

college level course work in criminal justice or related field or jail related experience
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities may be acceptable

Responsibilities

Transport inmates to authorized locations following Pamunkey Regional Jail Standard Operating Procedures
Control and monitor housing areas in order to control access to housing areas and cells, monitor inmate behavior and activity, maintain accurate records of inmates and monitor movement occurring inside the facility
Search inmate cells in order to locate and seize contraband or weapons found in the inmate population and ensure attempts to escape are stopped or prevented
Ensure inmates receive appropriate nutrition and hygiene
Respond to emergency situations or codes in order to establish control and safety of co-workers and inmates
Ensure inmate behavior is within the facility policy and procedures
Processes new arrestees into and out of the facility
Review and verify inmates have fulfilled their court ordered sentence prior to being released
Ensures inmate visitation is conducted as according to policy
Ensures inmate programs are available to the inmates
Ensures inmate records and sentences are calculated and entered correctly
Ensures inmates are properly classified and housed throughout the facility
Oversees authorized inmates to work out in the community and on the facility grounds
Ensures all of the incoming mail is processed and delivered to the inmates on a daily basis
Ensures inmates are transported to their scheduled court date, medical appointments, etc.
Coordinates the maintenance of the facility's vehicles
Coordinate necessary in-service and recertification training for all personnel
Coordinates the operation of a Jail Basic Training Academy for new employees
Performs related work as assigned