What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sergeant position at Piedmont Regional Jail Authority?
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.
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 05/09/2025
Join our team as a Sergeant and make a difference in the lives of offenders by ensuring their safety and security while promoting rehabilitation. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,950.00 - $74,130.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Extended hours
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,950 - $74,130
