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Employee Benefits
- Virginia State Retirement
- LEO’S (Law Enforcement Officer’s Supplement) Retirement
- Sick Leave (8 hours per month)
- Annual Leave
- Military Leave
- Group Health Insurance
- Additional Optional Life Insurance
- Retiree Health Care Coverage
- State Holidays
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Direct Payroll Deposit
- Flex Benefits Program
- Virginia State Employees Credit Union Membership
- Sick Leave Bank
- Re-grade in salary after 1 year
- 95% coverage for single employee health insurance
- Access to additional AFLAC insurance
- Christmas Club
- Virginia State salary raises
Employee Training
- Basic Jail Officer School (New River Criminal Justice Training Academy)
- General Instructor School
- Less than Lethal
- Specialized Instructor Schools (Firearms, Defensive Driving, ASP Baton, Defensive Tactics)
- Hostage Negotiator Training
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Impact Weapons Training
- Special Emergency Response Team training (SERT)
- Defensive Driving
- Patrol Rifle Instructor School
- Precision Shooting
- Specialized Supervisor School
- Chemical Agent Training
Open Positions
- Open Positions will be posted soon
New Officer Testing Information
The entire testing process should take around 4 hours.
Dress: Business Casual
What to bring: Please bring your driver’s license inside with you
What not to bring: Cell phones, backpacks, purses, any other personal items that are not listed above must be left in your car
Tests: The tests will consist of 2 parts: a written test that will include Vocabulary, Grammar, and Math, and a Psychological Examination test.
Instructions for arrival: Please enter into the main lobby at the jail and let them know you are there for officer testing.
IF UNABLE TO KEEP THIS APPOINTMENT PLEASE KINDLY GIVE A 24-HOUR NOTICE
Please make sure you are eligible to test! To be a CO you must be at least 19 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. SEE BELOW.
Correctional Officer Disqualifiers
Criminal History:
- Conviction of any Felony offense
- Conviction of a Class 1 Misdemeanor (Convictions of Reckless Driving and Class 2 Misdemeanors will be evaluated on a case by case basis)
- Conviction of a Class 3 or 4 Misdemeanor will be reviewed on a case by case basis
- Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty or good morals)
Traffic Violations:
- Minus 6 or more points on an operator’s license will be reviewed on a case by case basis
- Conviction of Driving under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol, Refusal to take Blood or Breath test, Eluding Police, Racing or Hit and Run
- Incidents involving the suspension or revocation of driving privileges will be reviewed on a case by case basis
Other:
Applicants who do not receive a passing score on the written examination or physical agility test may request to retake the testing after 60 days.
Dishonorable discharge from any military service. Less than Honorable or General Discharge will be reviewed on a case by case basis
Untruthfulness or falsification of any application, certificate, credential, interview, test or documents offered in accordance with the application process
Failure to provide complete and accurate information to the background investigator
Failure to keep appointments without proper notification
Background investigations indicating less than acceptable job performance with current or past employers
Incidents of past physical or mental abuse of any person
Obtaining a score that is below the established minimum standard on any test or evaluation administered during the application process
Cheating on any examination or testing associated with this position
Behavior unsuitable or inappropriate for an employee as determined by the appointing Authority
How To Apply
Application Process:
-If you have not already done so, text NRVRJ to 97211 to get started. Once you answer the automated questions, you will be added to our list for officer testing.
You can find our job application forms below:
The NRVRJ Aplication Fillable document can be saved to your computer and then attached to an email and sent directly to Human Resources.
These applications are a fillable PDF. To view the fillable PDF you will need the Adobe PDF Reader installed on your computer.
To download the Free Adobe PDF Reader, visit Adobe.
Once completed submit the downloaded application via email to Human Resources, by mail at New River Valley Regional Jail P. O. Box 1067 Dublin, VA 24084, or by fax 540-643-2010.
Testing Process:
All applicants will go through a written and agility test.
-The written test consists of grammar, vocabulary, and simple math. You will have 40 minutes to complete the test, and will be supplied a calculator for your convenience. You must pass the written test with a 70% or better to move on to the physical agility test.
-The agility test consists of one lap through an obstacle course that is to be completed in less than a minute.
Hiring Process:
-Written and Physical Agility Test
-Background Interview and Investigation
-Final Interview
-Drug Screening and Physical
Job Application Process:
First, you must text NRVRJ to 97211 to be added to an officer testing date. Once you have selected a date, we will add you to the testing pool for that day and send you a reminder text two days prior to testing. At this point, you MUST confirm via email to Human Resources or call 540-643-2000 ext. 2237 to confirm your spot.
EEO Policy: “The New River Valley Regional Jail is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees, without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veterans status or other characteristic prohibited by law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.”
NRVRJ is a Drug free and EEO Employer