Southside Regional Jail

​​Available Positions​

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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 $48,247.
  • 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

Jail Sergeant
Starting Salary $66,374
Southside Regional Jail is currently accepting applications for the position of Jail Sergeant. The Sergeant acts as the Assistant Shift Commander and performs inmate supervision duties in compliance with the BOC Standards, policy and procedure and post orders as established by the SRJA. The Sergeant assists the Shift Commander with personnel and inmate matters and may act as the OIC in the absence of the Lieutenant. The position is designated as essential personnel, and required to work, regardless of adverse weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent
Certified Jail Officer with at least 1 year experience
Valid Virginia driver’s license
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be a United States citizen
Must maintain DCJS certification as a jail Officer in the state of Virginia
Must maintain an operational telephone for emergency contact
Must be able to respond in a timely manner during emergencies to the Southside Regional Jail
No prior convictions or pending charges
 
Interested applicants may submit a completed application (can be located on the SRJA website), attention Major Brandon Temple or Lt. Col. Aretha Pegram, no later than March 17th, 2025.

A resume alone WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Thank you

Jail Officer
Starting Salary $49,708
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.