School-Based Patrol Deputy — Protect & Serve the Community

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 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.