Southside Regional Jail

​​Available Positions​

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Corporal

Performs inmate supervision duties with the Board of Corrections Standards for Jail, Policies and Procedures established by Southside Regional Jail Authority and written post orders. The Corporal may act as Officer in Charge in the absence of the higher ranking officer. This position is designated as essential personnel and required to work, regardless of adverse weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent, valid VA driver's license, 18 years of age or older, US citizen, must obtain and maintain DCJS certification of a Jail Officer in the state of Virginia within one year of the beginning of employment, maintain operational telephone for emergency contact, no prior convictions or pending charges.

Interested applicants may submit a completed application to Major Temple or Lt.Col.Scott. Applicatiions will be accepted until the position is filled. A resume' alone WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Salary- $61,908 annually

Employment with Southside Regional Jail

• Security Staff must be 18 years of age, and must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
  
• Entry Level/ Uncertified Officer starting salary is $51,214.
  
• Certification Training paid by Southside Regional Jail
  
• There are rotating Day and Night Shifts. Work Schedule - 12 hour shifts
  
• 13 workdays and 1 paid Holiday per 28 day cycle.
  
• Annual leave and Sick leave accrued at 12 hours for each 28 day cycle.
  
• Paid employee health insurance; dependent coverage available at employee's expense.
  
• Retirement provided through Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with Law Enforcement Officers Supplement (LEOS). Employees are required to pay 5% of their monthly salary towards VRS retirement, Southside Regional Jail pays the rest.
  
• A physical exam is required on all new employees. Pre-employment drug testing is required with random drug testing throughout employment.
  
• Criminal Records and Driver's License Records will be checked on all new employees. All employees must have and maintain a valid Driver's license.
  
• All Southside Regional Jail employees must have and maintain a working telephone. A cellular telephone satisfies this requirement.   
  

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

aallen@southsideregionaljail.org