Deputy Sheriff

King William County Sheriff's Office; Virginia; On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The King William County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified applicants for the Deputy Sheriff position. The entry level base salary is $54,500, with laterals paid for training and experience. Applicants must meet several statutory and department standards and complete a rigorous multi-phase process including paperwork, tests, interviews, and background checks.

Candidates should be U.S. citizens, at least 21, have a valid Virginia driver’s license, and pass medical and physical fitness

Qualifications

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be fingerprinted and a search made of the local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
• Not have been convicted of a crime for which the person could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary.
• Be of good moral character, as determined through a background investigation.
• Be examined by a licensed physician to determine fitness for duty.
• Successfully complete an oral examination by an interview panel and the Sheriff.
• Possess or be eligible for a Virginia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• This notice outlines the application and hiring process and required qualifications.
• The department requires multiple steps including paperwork, tests, interviews, and background checks.
• New deputies must complete a 19-week law enforcement course and participate in academy physical training.

Skills

Communication skills

Background investigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NOTICE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS TO THE KING WILLIAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Deputy Sheriff with the King William County Sheriff's Office. Our application process is detailed and time consuming both for the applicant and the Sheriff's Office. This process involves several phases and is designed to meet the requirements of state and federal law, county hiring policies, and the particular requirements of the King William County Sheriff's Office.

As of July 1, 2025, the entry level base salary for a King William County Deputy is $54,500. Laterals will be paid for training and experience.

Please read this Notice carefully. It describes our application and hiring process Applications are not considered individually throughout the year nor are interviews held outside our normal process. We provide application requirements and materials to facilitate the applicant's preparation only. Completion of the forms and compilation of the documents you must submit require great attention to detail to ensure you have gathered and submitted all required documents and supplemental information in order for your application packet to be complete and valid. We strongly recommend you keep a copy of all documents submitted for your personal records. The minimum qualifications that all applicants for the position of deputy sheriff must meet include:

1. Be a citizen of the United States;
2. Be at least 21 years of age;
3. Be fingerprinted and a search made of the local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record;
4. Not have been convicted of a crime for which the person could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary;
5. Be of good moral character, as determined through a background investigation;
6. Be a high school graduate or have passed the general education development (GED)test and have been issued an equivalency certificate by the superintendent of public instruction or by an appropriate issuing agency of another state or the federal government;
7. Be examined by a licensed physician, who is not the applicant’s personal physician, appointed by the Sheriff's Office to determine if the applicant is free from any mental or physical condition that might adversely affect performance by the applicant of the duties of a deputy sheriff;
8. Successfully complete an oral examination conducted by a interview panel and the Sheriff to demonstrate the possession of communication skills, temperament, motivation and other characteristics necessary to the accomplishment of the duties and functions of a deputy sheriff;
9. Possess or be eligible for a valid Virginia driver’s license.
10. Any other standards set by law (15.2-1705, Code of Virginia) or by policy of the Criminal Justice Services Board in addition to the minimum qualifications established by Virginia law, the King William County Sheriff's Office has also established a variety of qualifications that the Staff of the Department has determined to be important factors in selecting our Deputies.

In order to assist us in determining your qualifications to be a Deputy with the King William County Sheriff's Office, we require the following procedures.

1. Fully complete the King William County Sheriff's Office Employment Application/ Back-ground Questionnaire signed by the applicant and witnessed by a certified Notary Public.
2. A passing score of 60% or higher on the department's written test is required.
3. Successful completion of the department’s physical agility test.
4. A panel interview of the candidate and if selected by the panel.
5. A interview with the Sheriff. The decision to extend a Conditional Offer of Employment is made by the Sheriff. That decision is made based upon the Sheriff's assessment of the qualifications and performance of each candidate as demonstrated during the entire application &screening process, and the Sheriff's judgment as to how each candidate may best meet the needs of the department. In order to be hired, those who receive a Conditional Offer of Employment must:
6. Complete a background investigation. During the background investigation, the investigator will interview you. At this time, you will have the opportunity to discuss any inconsistencies or adverse information. The most important thing for you to remember with regard to the background investigation is to be honest and complete in all of the information that you provide. Attempting to conceal or distort information or failure to cooperate completely with the background investigator will result in immediate disqualification from further consideration.
7. Pass a physical examination conducted by a physician of the Department’s choosing, and at the Department’s expense.
8. Pass a drug screen administered at the time of the physical examination.
9. Resolve any issues that may arise as a result of the physical examinations, drug screen as well as any other issues that are properly raised by the Department, the county of King William, or the Deputy candidate.
10. Once hired, employees must successfully complete the 19-week law enforcement course at the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy. Employees hired for deputy sheriff positions are required to participate in Physical Fitness Training at the academy that will include push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, 1.5 mile - 2 mile runs, and obstacle course. After employees have graduated from the academy they are required to complete the Field Training Evaluation Program. Newly hired deputies serve in a probationary status for one year following graduation from the Academy. Those enrolled in the Pre-Employment Program, or possessing a current Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Officer certification, are waived from taking the written and physical agility test and after submitting a completed application will be notified of a date and time for the panel interview. This office may maintain an eligibility list of individuals who ha