Sworn

Starting Salary: $66,595

• 100% credit given for prior Jail Officer or Correctional Officer service up to 10 years.

Years of Experience:

• 1 yr. of exp. – $68,593
• 2 yrs. of exp. – $70,651
• 3 yrs. of exp. – $72,771
• 4 yrs. of exp. – $74,954
• 5 yrs. of exp. – $77,202
• 6 yrs. of exp. – $79,518
• 7 yrs. of exp. – $81,904
• 8 yrs. of exp. – $84,361
• 9 yrs. of exp. – $86,892
• 10 yrs. of exp. – $89,499

List of Incentives

• $10,000 Hiring Incentive (payable in 2 equal installments)
• $3000 Bonus (with current DCJS Jail Officer Certification)
• $3000 annual Retention Bonus (payable for the first four consecutive fiscal years of employment)
• Military Experience Bonus – one-time military experience bonus as a percentage of the entry level salary
• Higher Education Bonus – one-time education experience bonus as a percentage of the entry level salary
• Spanish Stipend Pay for bilingual ability (testing required)

Note:

***Hiring incentives will be paid out in two (2) equal installments. Fifty percent (50%) of the incentive will be paid following the date of graduation from the academy and the remaining fifty percent (50%) will be paid after the first anniversary of graduation from the academy. Probationary employees that voluntarily terminate employment with the County, shall repay the net amount (minus state and federal taxes) of the first bonus installment via a deduction from their annual leave payout and/or remit payment of any remaining balance within thirty (30) days following separation of employment from the County.***

List of Benefits

• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Days
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental and vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Safety Resilience Center
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 Retirement
• Supplemental Retirement Plan for Sworn Officers
• Hazardous Duty Retirement Supplement
• Credit Union
• Online Training (Skillsoft percipio)
• Career growth and advancement in specialization departments
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Must be 18 years, 3 months or older, with a high school diploma or GED at time of application submission. Must be able to successfully complete minimum training standards within 12 months of hire.

Special Requirements:

• Employment Disqualifiers – https://www.pwcva.gov/department/adult-detention-center/adc-employment
• U.S Citizen or permanent resident pending U.S citizenship
• Ability to qualify in the use of firearms
• Valid driver’s license with no more than seven (7) demerit points
• Must pass state criminal history check
• Must maintain a cell phone/telephone for emergency contact

The selection process takes approximately two to four months after the application has been received. Applicants must successfully complete the following phases:

• Submit a completed application online.
• Criminal history review (date of birth and social security number are necessary to accomplish this)
• Driving record review
• Interview & Conditional offer of employment
• Polygraph examination
• Background interview and investigation
• Medical examination
• Final approval by the Superintendent and Human Resources

Typical daily duties you may expect to perform include the following, but are not limited to:

• Conducting periodic searches of inmates, living spaces, other areas of the ADC and vehicles prior to inmate transport.
• Ensuring all inmates observe acceptable personal hygiene.
• Conducting ‘unit checks’ as required to include inmate counts and bed checks.
• Monitoring and updating post logs; writing reports, and documenting incidents.
• Inspecting security devices, including bars, keys, locks, windows, doors, and other equipment and apparatus.
• Using physical restraint when necessary to maintain control in emergency situations.
• Escorting inmates as required.