Deputy Sheriff

DEPUTY SHERIFF

$68000 - $79000

(Onsite)

(Virginia Law Enforcement Certified Deputies/Officers Only)

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The City of Falls Church Sheriffs Office is recruiting for a full-time Deputy Sheriff with Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement certification. ; This Deputy will perform court security prisoner transportation civil process traffic enforcement and other law enforcement functions including emergency response in a busy and growing small agency and jurisdiction environment.

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The City is an independent city (2.2 square miles 15000 population) located six miles from the nations capital situated between the large urban counties of Arlington and Fairfax with its own court clerk system and sheriffs office. ;The City is known for its urban village community structure quality customer and resident service a nationally ranked school system and extensive community activities.

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Required No Exceptions:

• Mandatory and comprehensive background checks to include all past employment and fingerprint criminal history. The Sheriffs Office may reject any applicant based on any of the Sheriffs Offices interpretation of any aspect or finding of the investigation.
• U.S. citizen or in the process of and qualified for U.S. citizenship.
• At least 21 years of age at hire.
• Valid United States (state) Operators (drivers) license of the applicants resident state.
• High School Diploma and completion or GED equivalent.
• Non-user of any tobacco product (including Vape)
• 20/20 corrected vision. Near/night vision Color blindness peripheral test clearance.
• Excellent physical condition and acceptable physical medical examination.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time including in inclement and extreme weather as well as extended sitting/operation of agency emergency vehicles.
• Ability to engage in criminal apprehension and criminal and traffic enforcement and to exhibit required proficiency in firearms and emergency vehicle operation.

Disqualifiers (Partial List):

• The Sheriffs Office may reject any applicant for any arrest plea or conviction that occurred at any age for any offense including misdemeanors.
• Conviction plea of guilty or no contest/Alford to any felony or any offense if committed in Virginia would be deemed a felony.
• Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor committed as an adult to include DUI.
• Positive result on any pre-employment or other drug screen.
• More than one moving traffic violation within 12 months or two moving traffic violations within 24 months of the date of application.
• Any activity including social or related media communication or circumstance deemed by the Sheriffs Office to be unacceptable for the position.

Hours:

This is a full-time position typically scheduled Monday-Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. ; Required over-time for standard duties special events and other circumstances including numerous specialized details. ;

Salary and Benefits:

The starting salary for qualified Deputy Sheriffs is $68000 to $79000 annually and is subject to increases depending on experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package included: health insurance dental insurance VRS pension plan deferred compensation plan flexible spending account life and long-term disability insurance paid holidays vacation and sick leave credit union membership free parking and more. ; See for more information.

;To apply please complete the online application at ; ;and upload your cover letter and resume.

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace: ;The City of Falls Church is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity innovation and the success of our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age marital status veteran status disability status pregnancy parental status genetic information political affiliation or any other status protected by the federal state and/or local laws or regulations. Accommodations may be requested for applicants with disabilities. ; To request a reasonable accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at ; ;or . ; ;Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.