Court & Corrections Security Deputy

Roanoke County, Virginia; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke County, Virginia seeks a Deputy Sheriff I to perform routine protective services for inmates and courthouse visitors. You will process inmates, conduct security checks, monitor mail, supervise cleaning details, and transport inmates as needed while maintaining logs and following jail and court procedures.

This role requires a high school diploma, a valid Virginia driver's license, and the ability to handle interpersonal interactions with the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some experience in public and personal contact work preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver's license with good driving record required.
• General knowledge of civil and criminal law and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Processes inmates into custody of the County Jail, searches prisoners, takes charge of personal property, provides clothing, bedding, eating utensils, institutional rules and regulations.
• Conducts periodic security checks of inmates in assigned areas.
• Maintains log of inmate movement throughout the facility.
• Conducts periodic cell searches for possession of contraband.
• Reviews incoming and outgoing mail.
• Monitors persons entering and leaving jail.
• Supervises cleaning details for assigned areas.
• Transports inmates as required.
• Attends to special needs of inmates.
• Processes entrants of the courthouse through the security screening process.
• Conducts periodic security checks of inmates in assigned areas.
• Maintain control of the courtroom to prevent any disruptions
• Protects judges, court officials, witnesses, jurors and all other persons in the courtroom from any hostile acts directed at them.
• Supervise, escort/transport, restrain and control prisoners.
• Properly process prisoners, delayed confinement persons & juveniles.
• Properly serve Civil & Criminal papers.
• Performs interior and exterior security searches of the courthouse.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Roanoke County, Virginia seeks a Deputy Sheriff I to perform routine protective services for inmates and courthouse visitors. You will process inmates, conduct security checks, monitor mail, supervise cleaning details, and transport inmates as needed while maintaining logs and following jail and court procedures.

This role requires a high school diploma, a valid Virginia driver's license, and the ability to handle interpersonal interactions with the public.