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:

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

Position open until 06/16/2025.