Patrol Deputy (CD) - Part-Time Benefited

Hanover County Sheriff's Office; Virginia; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hanover County Sheriff's Office offers lateral transfers to patrol deputies who have law enforcement experience in Virginia. Incumbents will primarily serve within Hanover County schools and perform sworn police duties in a community-focused setting.

The Deputy Sheriff role includes a ranking ladder, reports to a Lieutenant, and involves protecting residents, enforcing laws, and handling high-stress situations with a commitment to public safety and crime reduction.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of modern police methods, practices and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain physical agility and endurance.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Produces related work as assigned.

Skills

Police knowledge

Decision making

Communication

Physical fitness

Criminal investigations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Law enforcement equipment

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.

Incumbents will primarily serve within Hanover County schools.

General Description: This is 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.

Starting annual salary will be determined based on career ladder level and years of experience.

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.
• Produces 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:

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