Pamunkey Regional Jail Employment

Pamunkey Regional Jail welcomes your interest in our agency. Applicants who are selected are considered to be members of one of the most respected and professional jail facilities in the state.

To maintain the highest caliber and qualified personnel, this office sets high standards for applicants. Only the highest caliber individual will be considered for employment. Setting and maintaining these high standards ensures a high level of respect in the community we serve.
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Pamunkey Regional Jail offers an excellent benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer.

See the Career Openings page for current vacancies and job descriptions.

Hiring Criteria

The following information is for informational purposes only and does not represent all factors that may eliminate a candidate from consideration.
  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Must be at least 20 years of age
  • Must be 21 years of age upon completion of the academy
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Must be a Virginia resident, or be able to establish residency within 30 days of hire
  • No felony convictions, or conviction of any offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia
  • No conviction for any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or domestic violence
  • No DUI convictions within the past 5 years
  • No use of any controlled substances, to include marijuana, within the past year
  • No conviction for manufacturing or distributing illegal drugs
  • Must have received an honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions
  • Must not have membership in or association with members of subversive organizations (i.e. government overthrow, extremist, racial/religious intolerance, etc.)
The successful candidate will pass:
  • Panel interview
  • Polygraph examination
  • Comprehensive background investigation
  • Physical exam and an executive review
Applicants who are not selected for a position may re-apply after 6 months.

Contact

For further information on any of these positions, call 804-365-6400/TDD 804-730-6140 or send an email.