Patrol Deputy - Protect & Serve the Community

Hanover County Sheriff's Office; Virginia; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hanover County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified candidates for Deputy Sheriff positions. This sworn role delivers law enforcement services and protection for the Hanover County community and may involve personal danger.

The Deputy Sheriff progresses through six career levels, reports to a Lieutenant, and participates in a rigorous selection process including written exams, panel interviews, and comprehensive background checks. Shift work is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience handling stressful and dangerous situations preferred.
• 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.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Physical agility

Ability to follow instructions

Decision making under pressure

Knowledge of police methods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Hanover County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified candidates for Deputy Sheriff positions. This sworn role delivers law enforcement services and protection for the Hanover County community and may involve personal danger.

The Deputy Sheriff progresses through six career levels, reports to a Lieutenant, and participates in a rigorous selection process including written exams, panel interviews, and comprehensive background checks. Shift work is required.