Patrol Deputy Sheriff (DCJS Certified: Basic Law Enforcement)

Charles City County Sheriff’s Office invites applications for the position of:

Patrol Deputy Sheriff

DCJS Certified - Basic Law Enforcement

Introduction

Charles City County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Offering great benefits, VRS retirement, paid law enforcement academy training.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Application must be submitted on the Charles City County Sheriff's Office Application available on the Charles City County webpage https://www.co.charles-city.va.us/ (Government/Sheriff’s Office/Career Opportunities), and mailed to Charles City County Sheriff’s Office at 10780 Courthouse Rd, Charles City, VA 23030 Attn: L. Jones. (Resumes must be accompanied with the application.)

General Definition of Work, Typical tasks, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: 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 First Sergeant. May be assigned to an evening shift or night shift; or as an instructor.

TYPICAL TASKS:

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; Serves grand jury subpoenas; Schedules and conducts court ordered evictions; Transports prisoners and EDPs to and from confinement locations, hospitals, other jurisdictions and escort them to and from court or hearings; Executes, serves and returns, as required, civil and criminal processes, court orders and Division of Motor Vehicles suspension orders; Locates, levies, and seizes property and conducts public auctions; Conducts residency investigations; Conducts investigations on threat to judges, bomb threats and suspicious packages; Gathers preliminary information regarding any threats and notifies immediate supervisor; Provides security in court rooms and on Judicial Center property; Affects arrests, forcibly if necessary; Employs defensive tactics, maneuvers or deploys less lethal weapons when necessary and appropriate; Conducts searches of buildings with an ability to search small confined spaces or attics when necessary; Uses bodily force to gain entrance through barriers to search or seize persons or property; Loads, unloads, aims and fires handguns, shotguns and other firearms from a variety of body positions; Performs searches of persons; Performs tasks that may require lifting, carrying or dragging heavy objects such as an injured person; Appears in court as a witness to give testimony; Escorts funeral processions, parades and other special events; Provides first aid and other assistance when needed; Extradites fugitives that are apprehended in other states; Performs a variety of crime prevention duties; may serve as DARE officer or other special assignments as required;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures, federal/state laws and County ordinances; Some knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; some knowledge of emergency equipment, services and restraint equipment; general knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings; ability to occupy/operate a motor vehicle for long periods while maintaining mental alertness; ability to stand for extended periods with limited breaks; ability to retain and comprehend information received verbally and in writing; ability to adapt to shift/schedule changes and changes in working conditions; ability to prepare clear and detailed reports; ability to maintain composure and demonstrate appropriate restraint in stressful and dangerous situations; ability to escort prisoners and civil detainees with a variety of illnesses/injuries with due regard to surrounding hazards; ability to establish skills and qualify with departmental firearms; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and deal courteously but firmly with the public.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or have passed a General Education Requirement (GED) equivalent.

Basic Law Enforcement certification required.

Special Requirements

Must successfully complete a criminal history and background check; Must successfully complete an approved law enforcement academy within 12 months of hire; Must be a minimum of 21 years of age; Must possess a valid driver’s license; May be subject to a drug testing, pre-employment physical exam or physical fitness test to ensure he/she meets job-related physical requirements; May be subject to a polygraph examination.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime

Ability to Commute:

• Charles City, VA 23030 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charles City, VA 23030: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $53,000