Deputy Sheriff Recruit: Jail Corrections & Training

City of Virginia Beach; Evans (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking Deputy Sheriff Recruit to join the Sheriff’s Office. This role starts at $58,302.40 per year and advances after the Basic Academy. Deputies work 12-hour shifts at the jail, supporting watch teams and rotating to various units as needed.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications such as a high school diploma, 18 years of age, U.S. citizen, and pass all screenings. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental and life insurance,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid appropriate driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia or the State of North Carolina.
• Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.
• Successful completion of the selection process, including physical ability test, full background investigation, face-to-face interview, polygraph, medical and psychological exams.
• Must be classified as fit for employment by the Occupational Health Office.
• Must refrain from using tobacco products on the job.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and monitoring the daily activities of inmates to include security within the Correctional Facility, inmate visits, booking/processing, program activities, food service, recreation and general work assignments.
• Managing inmate behavior and using appropriate force as necessary.
• Supervising inmates assigned to the Inmate Workforce Programs.
• Receiving and screening the public seeking admittance into the Correctional Facility; and processing inmates’ personal property and money.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking Deputy Sheriff Recruit to join the Sheriff’s Office. This role starts at $58,302.40 per year and advances after the Basic Academy. Deputies work 12-hour shifts at the jail, supporting watch teams and rotating to various units as needed.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications such as a high school diploma, 18 years of age, U.S. citizen, and pass all screenings. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental and life insurance,