CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NOW HIRING: JAIL LIEUTENANT (SWORN POSITION)

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Jail Lieutenants perform complex managerial, professional, and administrative work supporting the management staff with supervising the overall operations of the Hampton Roads Regional Jail. Assignments include the shift watch commander, staff training, and classification and records.

Jail Lieutenants enjoy a flexible work schedule with paid time off, premier medical benefits and participation in the Virginia Retirement System with the Law Enforcement Officer’s Supplement (LEOS).

SPECIFIC DUTIES REQUIRED FOR LIEUTENANTS

• Serves as Watch Commander. Prepares shift schedules and establishes post assignments for each shift. Adjusts shift schedule to cover for unexpected absences due to injury or illness of line staff. Verifies time sheets of security staff under their supervision
• Serves as Training Supervisor. Coordinates, documents, and delivers pre-service and in-service training for security staff. A. B 3,5 – Lieutenant
• Supervises classification and records staff and daily operations.
• Monitors the facility’s daily operations to ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Makes frequent rounds of areas accessible to inmates to observe operations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Reviews records and reports to ensure that compliance with policies and procedures is properly documented.
• Discusses problems with Unit Managers and assists them in determining the appropriate course of action to resolve problems. Monitors inmate disciplinary problems and keeps the Security Captain informed.
• Supervises and participates in the response to emergency situations occurring within the facility.
• Assigns and reviews investigations and incident reports to ensure appropriate actions were taken.
• Conducts and reviews performance evaluations of subordinate staff to ensure thoroughness and ensures that appropriate measures are taken to enhance staff performance as required. Instructs subordinate staff on how to improve the performance of their assigned duties.
• Approves the release of inmates according to facility policy and State and local statutory provisions as needed.
• Ensures the cleanliness, safety, and sanitary conditions of the Regional Jail building and facilities.
• Supervises and participates in administrative functions performs other duties as assigned.
• Degree of Supervision Received: Performs duties under the general supervision of a captain, who provides guidance and direction through regular conferences and consultations.
• Degree and nature of supervision Given: Provides direct supervision to Sergeants by developing them to be confident, effective supervisors. Provides general supervision to all other subordinate staff.
• Personal Contacts: Daily contact with Captains, Sergeants, Jail Officers, the Regional Jail’s administrative staff, and inmates. Periodic communication with other criminal justice agencies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND SKILLS

1. Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
2. Must possess experience equivalent to approximately five years of custody work in a jail or correctional facility and more than one year of supervisory experience as a Sergeant. Experience with other organization will apply.
3. Some knowledge of the principles of management, organization, and administration. Some knowledge of the principles of modem correctional methods and relevant federal, state, and local laws governing correctional facilities.
4. Ability to manage the operation of a large correctional facility, and ability to provide direction to the staff.
5. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other staff members, officials of other criminal justice agencies, and the general public.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
7. Ability to use sound judgment and to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations. Must possess a valid and appropriate motor vehicle operator’s license and an acceptable driving record.
8. Must possess a current certification in Virginia as a Jail Officer, or must obtain certification within one year of employment date. 10. Must maintain personal health and fitness.

APPLY NOW

To apply, please email your professional cover letter and resume to our Recruiting and Retention Team at:

r&r@hrrj.biz

NOW HIRING: JAIL OFFICERS (SWORN POSITION)

The Hampton Roads Regional Jail (HRRJ) is currently hiring for the position of Sworn Jail Officer. Jail Officers are primarily responsible for the supervision of inmates within their assigned areas. Jail Officers play an integral role in the daily operations of the facility and must communicate effectively. The Hampton Roads Regional Jail houses a diverse inmate population from various ethnic, racial, cultural and economic backgrounds. Jail Officers enjoy a flexible work schedule with paid time off, premier medical benefits and participation in the Virginia Retirement System with the Law Enforcement Officer’s Supplement (LEOS).

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JAIL OFFICER REQUIREMENTS

•  Be a minimum of 18 years of age

•  Be a U.S. Citizen

•  Have a high school diploma or a general education development certificate (GED)

•  Have a valid driver’s license

•  Have an Honorable Discharge if the applicant is a Veteran of the Armed Forces

•  Must be able to physically perform the duties of a Jail Officer

•  Vision corrected to not less than 20/40

THE HIRING PROCESS

• 1) Apply Online by Clicking Here
  2) Screening Interview
• 3) Comprehensive Background Investigation
• 4) Written Assessment (including math, essay, and reading comprehension)
• 5) Polygraph Examination
• 6) Final Interview
• 7) Employment Reference Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS

Criminal Record

– Conviction of or pled guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia

– Conviction of driving while intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance (within 3 years)

– Conviction of a misdemeanor involving morals, decency, or illegal drugs other than marijuana

– Any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to petit larceny under § 18.2-96, or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia

– Conviction of any domestic assault (Title 18 Federal Code)

– Any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth, another state, or the United States, including but not limited to sexual battery under § 18.2-67.4 or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of § 18.2-371

Driving Record

– Current driver’s license suspension

– Driver’s license suspension for moving violation within last 6 months

Drug Usage

– Any use of heroin, cocaine, PCP, methamphetamine, hallucinogen, or other Schedule 1 or 2 Controlled Substance within past 3 years

– Any use of illegal substances by injection at any time

– Any use of marijuana or hashish within the past 12 months prior to submitting your application or any time thereafter

Note: This is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of background disqualifiers. An applicant may be disqualified for other concerns. Other areas of concern will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• Paid On-the-Job Training

• • Virginia Retirement System Participation (employees are required to contribute 5% of their income)

• Health Insurance

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Plan

• Optional Life Insurance

• Annual Leave

• Sick Leave

• 12 Paid Holidays

• ICMA 457 Plan (supplemental retirement income)

• On-Site Cafeteria

• On-Site Fitness Center

• William D. Ford Educational Loan Forgiveness Plan Participant

• Supplemental Universal Life Insurance

• Supplemental Accidental Insurance

• Supplemental Cancer Insurance

• Supplemental Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Legal Plan

The Hampton Roads Regional Jail is An Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Employer. HRRJ considers all applications w/o regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.