Employment with Southside Regional Jail
Employment Opportunities
If you are interested in career opportunities with Southside Regional Jail, please complete and submit a Southside Regional Jail application form. Southside Regional Jail application forms may be obtained at the Southside Regional Jail facility or downloaded below. Southside Regional Jail application forms may be submitted in person, faxed to (434) 634-3730, or mailed/emailed to the attention of the Human Resources Office at the following address:
Southside Regional Jail
Attention - Human Resources
244 Uriah Branch Way
Emporia, Virginia 23847
Jail Officer
The Southside Regional Jail is now accepting applications for Jail Officers. DCJS certification preferred but not required. The salary is $47,296 for an uncertified officer. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, pass a background check and drug screening, possess an operator's license valid in the state of Virginia and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, health insurance, group life insurance and Virginia Retirement System.
Interested applicants can receive an application from the Southside Regional Jail, 244 Uriah Branch Way, Emporia, VA 23847, telephone (434) 634-2165 or the Jail's website: www.southsideregionaljail.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Southside Regional Jail
Available Positions
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Sergeant
The Southside Regional Jail is now accepting applications for Sergeant in a supervisory security position.
Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, health insurance, group life insurance and the Virginia Retirement System.
Applicants must possess a high school diploma, must be 21 years of age, pass a background check and drug screening, and possess an operator’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Starting salary for Sergeant is $64,422.
Interested applicants can receive an application from the Southside Regional Jail, 244 Uriah Branch Way, Emporia, VA 23847, telephone 434-634-2254 or the Jail’s website: southsideregionaljail.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
First Sergeant
The Southside Regional Jail is now accepting applications for First Sergeant in the Classification and Compliance position. The First Sergeant oversees all classification duties and assists with ensuring compliance with all Board of Corrections Minimum Standards.
Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, health insurance, group life insurance and the Virginia Retirement System.
Applicants must possess a high school diploma, must be 21 years of age, pass a background check and drug screening, and possess an operator’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Starting salary for Sergeant is $67,708.
Interested applicants can receive an application from the Southside Regional Jail, 244 Uriah Branch Way, Emporia, VA 23847, telephone 434-634-2254 or the Jail’s website: southsideregionaljail.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.