Correctional Health Assistants for the Sheriff's Office perform a variety of medical related duties such as:

• Perform treatments, medical procedures as directed by the physician, injections and phlebotomy duties
• Perform history and physicals on all inmates upon commitment to the Richmond City Jail
• Conduct sick call daily to evaluate those offenders in need of medical assistance
• Respond to all medical emergencies and provide necessary medical treatment
• Dispensing of medications at scheduled times
• Provide detailed written reports and records management

We offer the following benefits:

• Salary dependant upon experience
• 11 paid holidays
• 12 days vacation per year up to your 5th year, 18 days vacation per year with 5 years or more
• 15 days sick leave accrued per year
• 15 days military leave per military fiscal year
• Health and Dental Insurance available, tax deferred
• Paid retirement contributions
• life insurance through the Virginia Retirement System
• Additional individual and family life insurance available
• Uniforms and required equipment provided
• I.C.M.A. Retirement Corp. available for tax deferred investment