Deputy Sheriff: Training Start, Competitive Pay & Benefits

Chesterfield County; Virginia; On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office in Virginia is seeking both experienced and non-experienced recruits for our upcoming training academy. Recruits will be hired at a starting salary of $56,741.

Applicants with prior Police, Sheriff's Office, DCJS Basic Jailor Certification, DOC Officer Certification, and/or Military Security/Patrol experience will be considered for salaries commensurate with experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age if in the active military, Reserve, or Guard

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for employees, citizens, customers and inmates at courthouses or jail, courtrooms, campuses, holding areas, and special events.
• Enforce all felony and misdemeanor laws of Virginia.
• Serve warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil and other official papers.
• Transport inmates to and from various jails/prisons in and out of state.
• Work under stressful, high-risk conditions.
• Maintain required proficiency in use of firearms, driving skills and defensive tactics.
• Investigate and report criminal offenses that occur at the jail or courthouses.
• Assist motorists in various situations as needed.
• Provide emergency operations resources to the County during times of crisis.
• Serve as a force multiplier and law enforcement resource during disasters or emergencies.
• Enforce all state and local ordinances.
• Provide certified search and rescue assets statewide as needed or requested.
• Perform other work as required.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Driver's license

US citizen

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office in Virginia is seeking both experienced and non-experienced recruits for our upcoming training academy. Recruits will be hired at a starting salary of $56,741.

Applicants with prior Police, Sheriff's Office, DCJS Basic Jailor Certification, DOC Officer Certification, and/or Military Security/Patrol experience will be considered for salaries commensurate with experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age if in the active military, Reserve, or Guard