Jail Officer

Western Tidewater Regional Jail Authority

2402 Godwin Boulevard, Suffolk, VA 23434 – Telephone:  Ext. 555

Base pay: $48,650.00 – $51,051.00 per year.
Sign‑on bonus up to $4,000 available!

• Enhanced salaries available to those who hold a current VA Jail Officer Certification.
• Looking for a career with job security?
• Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others?
• Looking to make a good living, become more confident, and be a role model of strength and respect?
• Is your work/life balance a problem?
• Would you enjoy working only 13 days a month in a full-time position with awesome benefits?
• Want to have access to affordable health, dental, vision & other benefits, including paid leave?
• Would you like to retire at age 50 after only working 25 years?
• Are you 18 years of age, with a high school diploma or GED, and can pass a background screening?

• Maintains custody, control, and security of inmates within the facility.
• Directs and interacts with inmates on a constant basis while supervising daily activity.
• Performs security checks and inspects housing units and cells throughout the facility in accordance with policy and standards.
• Enforces rules in a firm, fair, and consistent manner.
• Provides assistance and direction to inmates on procedures, behavior, and schedules.
• Accurately prepares, maintains, and updates computerized logs and detailed reports.
• Responds and takes action in emergency situations and provides back-up support for other officers when necessary.
• Notifies medical staff of any health conditions or symptoms with urgency when necessary.
• Must be able to walk extensively, run occasionally, and climb stairs.
• Must be available to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, day or night. Jail Officers are essential personnel subject to recall at any time and are required to report during emergencies and/or inclement weather events.

• Competitive salary starting at $48,650.00 which increases to $51,051.00 upon completion of the basic academy.
• Paid training and promotional opportunities.
• Membership in the Virginia Retirement System with the Hazardous Duty Supplement.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account, Legal Resources, Life Insurance.
• YMCA Membership at highly discounted rates.
• Paid time off.

• Sit and Reach.
• 1.5‑mile run.
• 1‑minute maximum sit‑ups.
• 1‑minute maximum push‑ups.
• 300‑meter run.
• Law‑Fit obstacle course: 6‑foot wall, 5‑foot ditch, first‑story window, sprinting, low crawl, steps up & down, trigger pull, 160‑pound dummy drag, visually identify suspect.

• Defensive Tactics Program: kneeling, bending, handcuffing, squatting, etc.
• Firearms Training: kneeling, running, bending, pull pistol trigger with strong hand and off‑hand, holding pistol with two hands, using off‑hand to assist with reloads and immediate action drills (malfunctions).
• General Physical Fitness Exercises: examples include push‑ups, jumping jacks, squat thrusts, sit‑ups, six inches, etc.
• General activities performed by law‑enforcement and jail officers during the performance of their duties.

Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma from an accredited high school or GED. A valid driver’s license is required. Basic computer skills are required. DMV transcript and criminal background checks must be acceptable. Must complete the Basic Jailor Academy Training within 1 year of employment.