Lateral Patrol Deputy (CD) Pre-Certified

Hanover County Government; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified deputies for lateral transfers with Virginia law enforcement experience. This sworn position involves patrol duties, warrants service, investigations, and courtroom testimony.

Starting salary is determined by career ladder level and years of experience, with shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays. Incumbent provides law enforcement services and protection for the Hanover County community, with opportunities for advancement through

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about modern police methods and applicable laws
• Able to interpret oral and written instructions and analyze situations
• Familiar with the Sheriff's Office procedures and SOPs
• Able to maintain physical agility and endurance

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area and detects violations and suspicious activity
• Responds to radio calls for service
• Serves warrants and makes arrests
• Handles domestic disturbances and citizen complaints
• Directs traffic as necessary
• Investigates automobile accidents and assists disabled motorists
• Conducts criminal investigations and testifies in court

Skills

Police methods

Laws & regulations

Geography awareness

SOPs

Law enforcement equipment

Oral & written instructions

Situational analysis

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office offers lateral transfers to patrol deputies who have law enforcement experience in the state of Virginia. In partnership with our community, the members of the Sheriff’s Office promise to provide all citizens with the highest degree of protection for their lives and property, and to develop community responsibility at reducing crime and enhancing safety through problem-solving tactics, thereby creating an environment where crime cannot flourish. Starting annual salary will be determined based on career ladder level and years of experience.

General Description

This a sworn position. The incumbent provides law enforcement services and protection for the Hanover County community. This work involves an element of personal danger.

Organization

The Deputy Sheriff position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Plan (CD). The Deputy Sheriff has six (6) levels ranging from Deputy Sheriff to Deputy Sheriff – Corporal. The Deputy Sheriff reports to a Lieutenant and supervises no staff.

Essential Functions

• Patrols an assigned area and detects violations of traffic and criminal law and suspicious activity.
• Responds to radio calls for service.
• Serves warrants and makes arrests.
• Handles domestic disturbances and a variety of citizen complaints.
• Directs traffic as necessary.
• Investigates automobile accidents and assists disabled motorists.
• Conducts criminal investigations.
• Testifies in court.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Hazards: Interaction with people during stressful and dangerous situations
• Environment: Field
• Physical Effort: Must be able to maintain physical agility and endurance at all times
• FLSA: Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of modern police methods, practices and procedures and applicable Federal, State and County laws and ordinances. Knowledgeable of the County's geography and the location of important buildings and landmarks. Knowledgeable of the Sheriff's Office's standard operating procedures, rules and regulations, and executive orders, preferred. Skilled in the operation and handling of law enforcement equipment. Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions and to rapidly analyze situations and make sound decisions. Ability to maintain physical agility and endurance.

Education, Experience and Training

High school diploma or equivalent, required. Experience in handling stressful and dangerous situations and managing them toward positive resolutions, preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions

• Serves at the will of the Sheriff
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Shift work, including weekends, nights and holidays
• Work beyond normal work schedule
• Essential staff designation
• Must wear uniform
• The Investigators are subject to the department's on-call procedures.

The Selection Process includes successful completion of the following

1. 21 years of age or older by academy graduation
2. U.S citizen
3. Minimum vision of 20/100 correctable to 20/40
4. High school diploma or equivalent
5. Valid driver's license (must obtain a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire)
6. Passing score on written test
7. Panel Interview
8. Comprehensive background investigation
9. Polygraph examination
10. Interview with the Sheriff
11. Physical exam/drug test
12. Psychological evaluation
13. Physical agility test