WVRJ  

SERVING THE COUNTIES OF FRANKLIN, MONTGOMERY, ROANOKE & THE CITY OF SALEM

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WVRJ Employment Information

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Western Virginia Regional Jail welcomes your interest in our organization. This agency is seeking qualified persons who are interested in a career in corrections. We desire individuals who have high standards for personal and professional integrity, commitment and dependability. Setting and maintaining these standards for our staff ensures a professional workplace for staff and a high level of respect in the community we serve.

 

If you seek a satisfying and rewarding career working with other correctional professionals, we encourage you to apply.

 

While online applications are only accepted for posted positions, we welcome and will respond to all letters of interest for employment. If you have questions concerning employment opportunities, contact Letitia Smith - Human Resources Manager at 540-380-3023 or via email: lasmith@roanokecountyva.gov

 
 
 

 

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Minimum Qualifications
 Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Must be a high school graduate or its equivalent
  • Good driving record and valid driver's license at the time of appointment
  • Good credit record
  • No criminal record
  • Must maintain certification under the minimum training standards for jails as required by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services or obtain certification within one year of hire.
  • Must be able to respond to the jail within one hour from place or primary residence. 

To review all disqualifiers, selection requirements and essential job functions for a sworn position with the WVRJ, click here

To review the requirements to successfully complete the physical agility
pre-employment testing,
click here

Western VA Regional Jail is an Equal Opportunity Employer