Deputy Sheriff

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A Deputy Sheriff typically works a 12.5hour shift inside the Adult Detention Center. The shift options are (shift hours are subject to change):

• Day Shift: 6:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
• Night Shift: 6:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m.
• Workdays alternating weekly 1st week Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday & Sunday; 2nd week Wednesday Thursday)
• All shifts work approximately 15 days per month to equal 87.5 hours per twoweek pay period to include evenings weekends and holidays.
• While working in the Adult Detention Center deputies may receive additional pay such as night and evening differential foreign language stipend field training instructor stipend holiday pay and/or annual step increases as allowed by the county budget.
• Incumbents are considered emergency essential services personnel requiring that they report on their scheduled day or may be called back to work should a manmade or natural disaster or emergency arise.

Academy Training hours are primarily Monday Friday 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

*Salary will be determined within pay grade based upon relevant qualifications such as: Prior law enforcement experience (instate and outofstate recognized) college degree military experience and foreign language proficiency.

*This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $15000.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an allinclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.

• Supervises inmate activities prevents escapes and maintains order discipline and security;
• Takes appropriate action in emergency situations in accordance with established riot hostage fire and disaster plans;
• Executes and returns civil and criminal process Department of Motor Vehicle suspension orders; court orders levies and evictions;
• Serveswarrantsandmakesarrests;
• Givestestimonyincourtonactionstakenduringarrestsandinvestigationsincriminalmatters;
• Secures the courtrooms to which assigned from disruption and violence;
• Escorts prisoners to and from courts and the Adult Detention Center;
• Provides onthejob training for newer deputies;
• Processes inmates in and out of the Adult Detention Center;
• Oversees inmates in a specific area of the Adult Detention Center;
• Directs or escorts all inmates in an assigned area;
• Keeps a continual count of inmates in an assigned area;
• Oversees the handling and security of inmate property;
• Investigatescomplaintsfrominmatesorthepublicconcerningmissingmisplacedormishandledinmateproperty;
• Transports by vehicle inmates and other individuals in custody;
• PerformsinstructordutiesattheCriminalJusticeAcademy;
• Prepares and conducts roll call training;
• Ensuresaccurateandcurrentfilesaremaintainedonallsupplytransactionsandofficeequipmentrepair;
• Performs routine law enforcement duties as required (e.g. traffic enforcement accident response and investigation criminal investigations etc.
• Maintains complete and accurate records and prepares clear and concise reports.

(The knowledge skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an allinclusive list.

• Knowledge of the policies procedures and practices of the functional area to which assigned;
• Knowledge of federal state and county laws and ordinances affecting assigned duties;
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures and guidelines as well as riot hostage fire and disaster plans;
• Knowledge of the agencys information technology system (e.g. PCs);
• Demonstrated skill in the use of firearms defensive tactics and nonlethal weapons;
• Ability to operate vehicles emergency equipment radio and CAD;
• Ability to affect a physical arrest;
• Ability to maintain a level of physical fitness appropriate to assignment;
• Ability to work a shift work schedule which includes evenings weekends and holidays;
• Ability to work effectively under stress;
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with fellow staff members inmates and other departments and agencies;
• Ability to effectively handle situations requiring tact diplomacy fairness and good judgment;
• Ability to make accurate observations and remember names faces and details;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education experience and training equivalent to the following: high school diploma or a GED issued by a state department of education.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle drivers license at the time of appointment.
The following must be obtained from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services within one year of appointment:

• Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer;
• Certification as a Jailor;
• Certification in Court Security/Civil Process;
• Certification in firearms proficiency.

• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Must be twentyone years old or within 180 days of 21st birthday at the time of application;
• Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation polygraph examination and a psychological examination;
• Must have never committed been involved in or been convicted of a felony offense; must not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony in the Commonwealth of Virginia or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude misdemeanor sex offense or domestic ;
• Must be able to obtain a Class A medical rating in the assigned medical group before the appointment;
• Must be a nonsmoker at the time of appointment and be willing to sign a Condition of Employment Agreement to refrain from smoking both on and off duty.
• Must be able to work a shift work schedule which includes evenings nights weekends and holidays.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY. EEO/AA/TTY.