Deputy Sheriff

County of Roanoke Virginia; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Roanoke Virginia seeks a Deputy Sheriff I to perform protective services in the jail and courthouse complex. You will process inmates, conduct security checks, maintain logs, and escort prisoners, ensuring safety across facilities.

Prerequisites include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Virginia driver’s license. Some experience in public contact is preferred and applicants must be able to work within law enforcement settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in public and personal contact work preferred, especially related to law enforcement.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Process inmates into custody and maintain security for inmates at the County Jail.
• Conduct security checks and cell searches for contraband.
• Review incoming and outgoing mail; transport inmates; maintain logs.
• Provide escort and supervision of inmates in the courthouse; protect judges, court officials, witnesses and others.
• Execute Civil & Criminal papers and properly process prisoners.
• Maintain control of courtrooms and ensure safety in the courthouse.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES - Corrections

Performs routine protective services work in providing care and maintaining security for inmates at the County Jail. Processes inmates into custody; conducts security checks of inmates in assigned areas; conducts cell searches for contraband; reviews incoming and outgoing mail; transports inmates, attends to inmate needs; maintain logs; supervises cleaning details; and monitors individuals entering and leaving the jail. Performs other duties as assigned.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES – Court Services

Performs routine protective services work in maintaining security of the Roanoke County Courthouse Complex. Processes entrants through the security checkpoints; searching courtrooms and other locations for contraband or security risks; provides escort and supervision of inmates present in the courthouse; maintain logs; serve and process civil and criminal papers. Performs other duties as assigned. Deputy Sheriff I may be assigned to either the corrections, court services, or administrative divisions; assuming various duties within each.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – Corrections

• 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – Court Services

• Processes all 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.

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Preferred: Some experience in public and personal contact work preferably related to law enforcement activities.

Certifications/ Licenses

Required: Valid Virginia driver's license with good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of civil and criminal law, court procedures and rules, regulations and proceedings of the County Jail; and of institutions and management practices including the care and custody of prisoner.
• Ability to cope with and handle interpersonal relationships; follow oral and written instructions; and to prepare records and reports.

Additional Requirements

Must be a citizen of the United States, twenty-one (21) years of age, and complete the minimum training standards required by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None