Deputy Captain - Sheriff

Hampton Police Department; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hampton Police Department seeks a senior manager to plan, direct, and evaluate correctional and law enforcement support operations within the Sheriff’s Office. You will provide oversight with independence and judgment to ensure safety, compliance, and effective service delivery.

Responsibilities include managing inmate intake, housing, security, and staff performance; administering training, accreditation, and firearms qualification; and guiding policies, post orders, and emergency response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• Considerable progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in corrections, law enforcement, or a related public safety field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in law enforcement, corrections, or a related public safety field.
• Background check required prior to offer.
• Must meet and maintain DCJS training and certification requirements.
• Must be certified as a Jail Manager.
• Must qualify annually with firearms per DCJS standards.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Position safety sensitive and subject to alcohol and controlled substances testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate correctional and law enforcement support divisions or specialized units
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and departmental policies
• Oversee inmate intake, classification, housing, release, and security operations
• Supervise, train, evaluate, and discipline sworn and civilian staff through subordinate supervisors
• Administer training, accreditation, firearms qualification, and employee development programs
• Conduct and oversee administrative and internal investigations
• Develop, review, and implement policies, procedures, and post orders
• Assist with budget preparation, procurement, and allocation of resources
• Serve in a command role during emergencies or critical incidents
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external agencies

Skills

Supervisory/management experience

Law enforcement experience

DCJS firearms qualification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, psychology, sociology, or related field

Job description

The purpose of the class is to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate major operational or administrative functions within the Sheriff’s Office. The class provides senior-level management and oversight of correctional and law enforcement support activities to ensure safety, security, compliance with applicable laws and standards, and effective service delivery. Work is performed with considerable independence under general supervision and requires the regular exercise of judgment and discretion.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan, direct, and evaluate correctional and law enforcement support divisions or specialized units
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and departmental policies
• Oversee inmate intake, classification, housing, release, and security operations
• Supervise, train, evaluate, and discipline sworn and civilian staff through subordinate supervisors
• Administer training, accreditation, firearms qualification, and employee development programs
• Conduct and oversee administrative and internal investigations
• Develop, review, and implement policies, procedures, and post orders
• Assist with budget preparation, procurement, and allocation of resources
• Serve in a command role during emergencies or critical incidents
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external agencies

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in criminal justice, public administration, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• Considerable progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in corrections, law enforcement, or a related public safety field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in law enforcement, corrections, or a related public safety field.
• Must successfully pass a background check before any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must meet and maintain all training and certification requirements of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
• Must be certified as a Jail Manager.
• Must qualify annually with firearms in accordance with DCJS standards.Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.

Additional Requirements:

• The incumbent may be designated as essential personnel during emergencies and may be required to work extended hours or non-standard schedules as directed.

“Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.