Job description

Job Description
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Sheriff Deputy that exhibit sound judgment, integrity, compassion, empathy, and a desire to serve the community!

Duties include but not limited to:
Operating a patrol car to observe for violations of laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order; examining premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detecting unusual conditions and maintaining surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons or suspects;
Responding to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior;
Serving warrants, summons, subpoenas, court orders, and makes arrests, prepares reports and testifies in court;
Investigating crimes, interviewing victims and witnesses, securing property and evidence, documenting facts and incidents, and searching homes and personal property;
Enforcing traffic and criminal laws, issuing citations for violations and directing traffic for special events;
Transporting prisoners to facilities throughout the state;
Responding to inquiries from the public and providing information and educating the public on law enforcement issues;
Providing law enforcement assistance to outside agencies;
Providing supervision and assistance to dispatchers and trainees and assisting in evaluating and training trainees;
May be assigned collateral duties such as civil process, computer support, court room security, K-9, etc. ; and
Performing other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM WORK:
High School Diploma or equivalent;
Or equivalent training, education, and experience;
Completion of Virginia Basic Law Enforcement Training and may be required to obtain and maintain specialized certifications depending on departmental assignment;
Possession of or ability to obtain radar and firearm certifications within one year of employment;
Must meet and maintain all department and State training and education requirements for position; and
Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices and procedures;
Knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings;
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Office;
Ability to use small office equipment and computers;
Ability to use small and medium equipment and machinery;
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports;
Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public;
Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action;
Skill in the use of firearms and the operation of motor vehicles;
Ability to display physical agility and endurance; and
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment involves dealing with crisis situations that require major decisions involving people, resources and property.

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