Deputy Sheriff – Field Operations

Stafford County Sheriff's Office • Full-time • VA, US • 2w ago

Salary: $61,078.78 – $112,021.10

Position Summary:

Performs responsible protective service work in the Sheriff’s Office involving a variety of general or support duty assignments and involving an element of personal danger; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Deputy Sergeant. Must be available to work any shift of the day on any day of the week, including holidays and weekends.

Essential Functions:

• Enforcing laws; investigating criminal activity; serving civil papers; ensuring safety of public; testifying in Court; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.
• On an assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order;
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints;
• Makes arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints;
• Subdues resisting suspects using weapons, maneuvers and other approved self-defense methods;
• Enforces traffic laws; issues citations for traffic violations;
• Fills out arrest records; takes fingerprints and photographs; performs prisoner security functions; investigates traffic accidents;
• Interviews victims and witnesses; secures property and evidence;
• Prepares detailed reports on activities and assignments;
• Serves civil process and criminal arrest warrants;
• Performs a variety of crime prevention duties; may serve as DARE officer or other special assignments;
• Performs various inmate jail and court security duties; enforces jail rules and regulations; supervises trustees; transports inmates to and from court;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency (GED) required.
Drivers license valid in the state of Virginia
Must obtain and maintain all Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, and the State Criminal Justice System training and education requirements for the position.
Required to be a United States citizen.
Must be 21 years of age prior to an academy graduation.
This position is designated as essential and must report to work during times when the local government/agencies are closed, is subject to call back and hold over to maintain minimum staffing 24/7.
Stafford County Deputies are required to reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia and be in possession of a valid VA driver’s license within 60 days of establishing residency.