Patrol Deputy

Hanover County Sheriff’s Office

Job Description

Title / Rank

Deputy Sheriff

General Definition of Work:

Under direction, provides law enforcement services and protection for our community - Hanover County; on an assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities and disturbances of law; takes appropriate action upon observation of these activities. This work involves an element of personal danger.

Description of Duties: (Illustrative only)

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; conducts criminal investigations; prepares detailed reports; testifies in court; assists disabled motorists; assists other agencies as necessary.

In addition, each sworn officer in the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office must maintain the ability to perform the essential job functions of a sworn law enforcement officer as described under the “Deputy Sheriff – Patrol” job description, regardless of their current assignment (i.e., Investigative Division, Administrative Division).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of modern police methods, practices and procedures; knowledgeable of applicable federal, state, and County laws and ordinances; knowledgeable of the County’s geography and the location of important buildings and landmarks; knowledgeable of the Sheriff’s Office’s Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations, and Executive Orders.

Skilled in handling a variety of stressful and dangerous situations, managing them toward positive resolutions; skilled in the operation and handling of law enforcement equipment; skilled in interviewing techniques; skilled in the preparation of detailed reports.

Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions; ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public; ability to rapidly analyze situations and make sound decisions with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; ability to maintain physical agility and endurance.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $61,500.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Hanover, VA 23069 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hanover, VA 23069: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61,500