Jail Officer

About the role

The Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center (ADC) has full-time career opportunities for Jail Officers. In this role, you will protect behind the walls as you serve the community beyond the walls. We are looking for a few good men and women to motivate and inspire inmates on their rehabilitation journey.

Responsibilities

• Conducting periodic searches of inmates, living spaces, other areas of the ADC and vehicles prior to inmate transport.
• Ensuring all inmates observe acceptable personal hygiene.
• Conducting 'post checks' as required to include inmate counts and bed checks.
• Monitoring and updating post logs; writing reports, and documenting incidents.
• Inspecting security devices, including bars, keys, locks, windows, doors, and other equipment and apparatus.
• Using physical restraint when necessary to maintain control in emergency situations.
• Escorting inmates as required.

Starting Salary

$66,595.87 - 100% credit given for prior Jail Officer or Correctional Officer service up to 10 years.

Incentives

• $10,000 Hiring Incentive (payable in 2 equal installments)
• $3000 Bonus (with current DCJS Jail Officer Certification)
• $3000 annual Retention Bonus (payable for the first three consecutive fiscal years of employment)
• Military Experience Bonus - one-time military experience bonus as a percentage of the entry level salary
• Higher Education Bonus - one-time education experience bonus as a percentage of the entry level salary
• Language Stipend Pay for bilingual ability (testing required)

Hiring Process

• Submit a completed application online.
• Criminal history review (date of birth and social security number are necessary to accomplish this).
• Driving record review.
• Conditional offer of employment.
• Interview.
• Polygraph examination.
• Background interview and investigation.
• Medical examination.
• Final approval by Superintendent and Human Resources.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years, 3 months or older, with a high school diploma at time of application submission / GED and able to complete all Department of Criminal Justice Services mandated certification and training as a Jail Officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 12 months of hire.

Special Requirements

• Employment Disqualifiers - https://www.pwcva.gov/department/adult-detention-center/adc-employment
• U.S Citizen or permanent resident pending U.S citizenship
• Ability to qualify in the use of firearms
• Valid driver’s license with no more than seven (7) demerit points
• Must pass state criminal history check
• Must maintain a cell phone/telephone for emergency contact

Benefits

• Excellent Pay
• Paid accrued annual and sick leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 2 paid personal days
• Optional, comprehensive health care plans
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Public Safety Resilience Center services
• Virginia State Retirement
• 401a and 457 Retirement Savings Plans
• Credit Union eligibility
• Hazardous Duty Employee Retirement eligibility after 20 years of service
• Access to online training courses
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement in specialization departments

Schedule

• 12-hour permanent Day or Night shifts to include weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Paid Overtime in accordance with Virginia Gap Pay Act, VA Code § 9.1-700, et seq