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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 licens;

• 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.