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: $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:

  • 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

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 & Offender meals and complete paperwork as required. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Starting Salary $42,244

Piedmont Regional Jail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Open Until Filled.

DUTIES: This posting may not include all the duties listed nor do the list of responsibilities include all tasks which may be found in this position. Any additional duties may be required as directed by the Superintendent/designee.

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:

  • Virginia Retirement System 
  • Local Choice Health Insurance (Anthem)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • On-Site Cafeteria

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

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.