Deputy Sheriff I (State)

Part-time Deputy Courts / Transportation

Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office

Salary : $27.65 an hour

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

Job Type : Part-Time up to 28 hours per week

Work hours : Monday Friday hours varied

Minimum Requirements : Four (4) calendar years of full-time paid service as a Law Enforcement Officer or Deputy Sheriff. Must be DCJS and / or Law Enforcement Certified. If retired, candidate must be hired within twenty-four (24) months of the retirement date. If Law Enforcement Certified only, applicant must obtain certified DCJS training with Court and Civil objectives through the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office Training Division. Must meet all employment requirements as a sworn member of the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office. Educational requirements are any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities in a field such as investigator.

Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver's license in accordance with Virginia of North Carolina DMV driver's license eligibility requirements. Must be classified as fit for employment by the Occupational Health Office.

Nature of Work : This position is a part-time sworn position; with the same authority as full time deputy sheriffs. The part time deputy performs all tasks related to courthouse, courtroom and lockup security. Maintains all necessary documentation related to inmate housing while in courts, as well as case related paperwork. Monitor courts in session; assists with inmate conduct and safety; escort the inmates to and from the courtroom. Performs security checks within the Courthouse and responds to Courthouse incidents. When needed, transports inmates, to include juveniles, by vehicle to other jurisdictions throughout the state. Civil Process service, serves legal papers, executes criminal warrants issued by the Court and Court ordered evictions.

Physical Requirements : Hearing : Hear and recognize the normal range of sounds in terms of loudness, pitch, tone, patterns or rhythms, or duration. Visual Acuity : See detail at various distances (e.g., normal reading distance, beyond arm length); read ordinary / small print. Color Discrimination : Perceive similarities or differences in colors or shades of the same color; identify specific colors within the spectrum normally visible to humans. Physical Strength : apply muscular force to lift, carry, drag, push or otherwise move objects; strength in the arms, hands, back, shoulders and / or legs. Spatial Sense : Sense direction, distance, and heights; orient oneself and find one's way, even in new places. Coordination : Perform physical activities with skill, speed and balance, so that they are done efficiently, with little wasted motion. Stamina : Exert oneself physically over long periods of time without becoming overly fatigues or short of breath; maintain a high level of physical performance even after a long period of exertion and stress.

Special Requirements : Periodic renewal of all official certifications / licenses including qualification for firearms and eligible for issuance of a handgun permit by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be able to work various hours (including days, nights, weekends and holidays) and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Positive drug tests results may result in discipline up to and including termination. This classification has been designated as Alpha I require appointees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status. Part-time deputies are not permitted to work extra-duty assignments for compensation.

Other : Applicants must successfully complete each component of the process before moving to the next step. The selection process includes the following components : Completion of application, oral interview, and background investigation.

Preference : Prefer individual with previous experience in court security and inmate transportation. Individual must demonstrate respect, integrity and strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.