Employment - Piedmont Regional Jail

Current Employment Opportunities

Piedmont Regional Jail offers employment opportunities for those who fill the listed requirements. Applicants should be prepared for a physically demanding job that requires integrity, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.

If you’re looking for a fulfilling career with excellent benefits that allows you to serve your community, consider Piedmont Regional Jail.

Your journey starts here!

Sworn Positions

Jail Officer

Successful candidates will provide entry-level security within the jail and provide direct supervision over offenders, as well as working numerous posts throughout the institution.

Ideal candidates will maintain a high standard of professionalism and impeccable integrity. Jail Officers enjoy a flexible schedule with paid leave and a premier benefits package.

Piedmont Regional Jail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Starting Salary: $47,435

Requirements:

Citizen of the United States
18 years of age
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License
Good Health and Physically Fit for Duty
Meet Minimum Requirements on Comprehensive Background Investigation
Drug-Free

Employment Benefits:

Position open until filled.

Sergeant

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Sergeant to join our team. As a Sergeant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining safety and security within the correctional facility. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee and manage the activities of other officers and offenders while ensuring compliance with facility rules and regulations.

Communicates with management, staff, visitors, offenders and the public. Leads and counsels staff. Completes required training. Maintains a safe and productive workforce. Provides first line supervision to Jail Officers and Jail Officer Trainees in an institutional setting. Supervises and monitors staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Successful candidates will provide high-level security within the jail and provide direct supervision over offenders, as well as working numerous posts throughout the institution.

Successful candidate will ensure that the Standard Operating Policy and Procedure is followed, maintain documentation as necessary to support corrective action, supervise the admitting and release of offenders, maintain timesheets, evaluations and scheduling, amongst other duties and any additional duties as directed by the Superintendent/designee.

Ideal candidates will maintain a high standard of professionalism and impeccable integrity. Sergeants enjoy a flexible schedule with paid leave, and a premier benefits package.

Piedmont Regional Jail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Starting Salary: Starting at $52,950

Requirements:

Citizen of the United States
18 years of age
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License
Good Health and Physically Fit for Duty
Meet Minimum Requirements on Comprehensive Background Investigation
Drug-Free

Employment Benefits:

Position open until 06/16/2025.

Non-Sworn Positions

Cook

Piedmont Regional Jail is now accepting applications for a Cook. This position is responsible for supervising offender workers at all times in the kitchen, checking and logging temperatures on all cooking equipment, inventory all food as delivered, prepare all employee meals and complete paperwork as required. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Starting Salary $40,232

Piedmont Regional Jail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Piedmont Regional Jail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements:

Citizen of the United States
High School Diploma or GED
18 Years of Age
Valid Driver’s License
Good Health and Physically Fit for Duty
Meet Minimum Requirements on Comprehensive Background Investigation
Drug-Free

Employment Benefits:

Open Until Filled

Apply for Employment

For career opportunities at Piedmont Regional Jail, please complete and submit a Piedmont Regional Jail Application form.

Piedmont Regional Jail Application Forms can be obtained at the Piedmont Regional Jail facility or downloaded below.

Piedmont Regional Jail Application Forms can be submitted in person, emailed to cpatman@prjva.org or vholman@prjva.org , faxed to (434) 392-1099, or mailed to the attention of the Human Resources office at the following address:

Piedmont Regional Jail
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Drawer 388, Farmville, VA 23901

Apply Online

Download Application (PDF)

Non-Discrimination Statement

"This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer."

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.