Regional Jail Superintendent Job Opening

Southside Regional Jail Authority is accepting applications from Tuesday, July 14 through Friday, August 7 at 5:00 pm, for the position of Superintendent for the Southside Regional Jail, an adult correctional facility inEmporia, Virginia serving Greensville County and the City of Emporia.

Candidates should possess a minimum of five years' experience at a supervisory level in correctional operations with a public, private or military agency. The position requires certification through the American Jail Association as a Certified Jail Manager, or the commitment to obtain such certification within one year' from date of hire, as well as certification in and maintenance of all Department of Criminal Justice Services mandated training as a jail officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to orgraduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, public administration or related field; master’s degree preferred.

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A benefits package includes participation in the Virginia Retirement System, to include LEOS; paid health insurance including medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; and vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Candidates should apply by submitting a completed Southside Regional Jail Authority Application and resume with a cover letter and contact information for three professional references to Hefty Wiley & Gore P.C. by emailing to china@heftywiley.com, Please list “SRJA Superintendent Position" in the subject line. You may request a more detailed job description in your email. For additional questions you may contact SRJA legal counsel, Jeff Gore at 804-780-3143.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person