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
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: $49,807
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:
- Virginia Retirement System
- Local Choice Health Insurance (Anthem)
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- On-Site Cafeteria
Position open until filled.
Non-Sworn Positions
We are seeking a skilled Kitchen Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary arts, kitchen management, and team leadership. If you are passionate about food service management and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Starting Salary: $55,598
-Open until filled.
Duties
This position may not include all duties listed. The list does not
include all responsibilities or tasks that may be required in this
position.
- Service as the main lead in overseeing all kitchen staff (including
offenders), ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to policies and procedures.
- Monitor inventory levels of ingredients, supplies, and equipment. Collaborate
with the kitchen supervisor to place orders and maintain adequate stock.
- Provide hands-on assistance in food preparation as needed, adhering to food
safety and sanitation standards.
- Conduct regular checks on food quality, presentation, and portion control. Report
any issues to the kitchen supervisor.
- Maintain detailed records of inventory, staff schedules, food costs, and other
kitchen-related data. Assist in generating reports for management.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well stocked kitchen environment.
- Train new kitchen staff and offenders on equipment usage and food
and handling procedures.
- Maintain ServSafe Manager Certification.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in kitchen management or a similar role
- Strong knowledge of food service operations, including menu planning and inventory management
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a kitchen setting
- Culinary degree or certification is a plus
Must Have:
- Valid Driver's License
-Highs School Diploma / GED
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for the culinary arts and team management, we encourage you to apply for the Kitchen Supervisor position.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
This is an Entry-Level position therefore pay is not contingent on education, certification or experience.
Monday-Friday; 0800-1600, on call 24hrs
Starting Salary: 49,281
Posting Closes: Open Until Filled.
JOB SUMMARY: The Maintenance Worker is to perform preventive maintenance and repairs upon all HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing devices, and gas equipment located in the institution. This role will be responsible for assisting in any maintenance duties assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor. This role will require the candidate to build/construct various projects around the facility. The candidate will also be responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints.
DUTIES: This position may not include all the duties listed nor do the list of responsibilities include all tasks which may be found in this position.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all HVAC, electrical, mechanical systems, and subsystems within the facility.
- Supervise offender workers while on facility grounds, or while conducting various non-profit community projects off of facility grounds.
- Maintain facility wastewater system.
- Maintain tools and test equipment associated with the facility to include updating the annual tool/equipment inventory.
- Maintain the security and appearance of exterior facility grounds, buildings, roads, fencing, and landscaping.
- Maintain facility trouble logs and worksheets.
- Build/fabricate items as necessary.
- Maintain inventory and security of all tools being used.
- Be available for emergencies at the facility
- Any additional duties as directed by the Superintendent/designee.
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualifications
- Proficient in English with strong communication skills
- Solid mechanical and electrical knowledge
- Familiarity with industrial maintenance practices and schematics
- Skilled in maintenance management and HVAC systems
- Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC) and CMMS
- Knowledge of high and low voltage systems
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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
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.