Jail Officer

Jail Officer Position

Protect and serve while you motivate and inspire the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center (ADC). We have full-time career opportunities for Jail Officers. In this role, you will protect behind the walls as you serve the community beyond the walls. We are looking for a few good men and women to motivate and inspire inmates on their rehabilitation journey.

In general, you will ensure compliance with rules and regulations governing inmate conduct in a secure environment. You will be expected to respond to emergencies and use interpersonal communications in the correctional setting as necessary to maintain or regain control of a situation. We seek candidates with the ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations, the command and presence to enforce rules firmly and fairly, and the ability to detect changes in behavior and potential behavior problems. You will join a team of professionals that serve with integrity, respect, courage, and compassion.

Typical daily duties include :

• 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 'post 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.

Starting salary : $61,548.86. 100% credit given for prior Jail Officer or Correctional Officer service up to 10 years.

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Prince William County Government full-time positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for additional information.

Notes :

All inquiries related to job postings, application deadlines and the status of applications should be submitted through adcjobs@pwcgov.org. Contact information should be included in the inquiry. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process will be notified by phone or email.