Deputy Sheriff

Roanoke County, VA; 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

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