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Deputy Sheriff I

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
FAIRFAX (FJ16), VA
Salary
$50,075.38 - $81,569.28 Annually
Closing date
Apr 5, 2019

Job Details

Deputy Sheriff I description image
The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing world-class public safety with honor, courage, and a dedication to service. The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is the largest sheriff's office in Virginia with over 600 professional men and women. We serve a population of over 1.1 million citizens in one of the most diverse counties in the nation, and offer a variety of law enforcement opportunities in areas that include:
  • Court services
  • Issue warrants
  • Civil process
  • Adult detention
  • Serve on federal task forces
  • Emergency response team
  • Inmate transport
  • Community programs
The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is looking for individuals who want to contribute to the outstanding quality of life that Fairfax citizens currently enjoy. If this is your calling, please apply now.

The duties of the Deputy Sheriff I are mandated by federal, state, county and agency regulations, performs a variety of basic deputy sheriff duties in the field of law enforcement; specifically in the areas of correctional services, community corrections, court services and administration, and any other assigned duties.

Note: The Deputy Sheriff I works a 12.5 hour shift inside the Adult Detention Center, the shift options are:
  • Fixed days; or fixed nights.
  • All shifts work approximately 15 days per month to equal 87.5 hours per two-week pay period, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • While working in the Adult Detention Center deputies may receive additional pay, such as night and evening differential, foreign language stipend, field training instructor stipend, holidays, environmental stipend, and/or annual step increases as allowed by the county budget.
Illustrative Duties
  • As a member of a squad on an assigned shift, supervises inmate activities, prevents escapes and maintains order, discipline and security;
  • Takes appropriate action in emergency situations in accordance with established riot, hostage, fire and disaster plans;
  • Serves warrants and makes arrests;
  • Maintains order in the assigned courtroom and on the premises of the Judicial Center, and provides security from disruption and violence;
  • Executes and returns civil and criminal process and Department of Motor Vehicle suspension orders, levies and evictions;
  • Gives testimony in court on actions taken during arrests and investigations in criminal matters;
  • Oversees inmates during periods of recreation outside their assigned living area;
  • Searches, fingerprints, photographs and assigns quarters to inmates;
  • Interviews inmates and case managers to assess suitability for placement in the work release program;
  • Monitors offenders' performance of community service projects to assure the quality of work performed and the whereabouts of offenders;
  • Searches offenders and grounds for contraband;
  • Transports, by vehicle, inmates and other individuals in custody;
  • Performs routine law enforcement duties as required (e.g. traffic enforcement, accident response and investigation, criminal investigations, etc.)
  • Maintains complete and accurate records and prepares clear and concise reports.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the functional area to which assigned;
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and County laws and ordinances affecting assigned duties;
  • Knowledge of standard operating procedures and guidelines as well as riot, hostage, fire and disaster plans;
  • Knowledge of the agency's information technology system (e.g. PC's);
  • Demonstrated skill in the use of firearms, defensive tactics and non-lethal weapons;
  • Ability to operate vehicles, emergency equipment, radio and CAD;
  • Ability to affect a physical arrest;
  • Ability to maintain a level of physical fitness appropriate to assignment;
  • Ability to work a shift work schedule which includes rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays;
  • Ability to work effectively under stress;
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with fellow staff members, inmates, and other departments and agencies;
  • Ability to effectively handle situations requiring tact, diplomacy, fairness and good judgment;
  • Ability to make accurate observations and remember names, faces and details;
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to the following: high school diploma or a GED issued by a state department of education.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license at time of appointment.
The following must be obtained from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services within one year of appointment:
  • Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer;
  • Certification as a Jailor;
  • Certification in Court Security/Civil Process;
  • Certification in firearms proficiency.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen;
  • Must be twenty-one years old or within 180 days of 21 st birthday at time of application;
  • Must successfully complete a criminal back ground investigation, polygraph examination, and a psychological examination;
  • Must have never committed, been involved in, or been convicted of a felony offense; must not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony in the Commonwealth of Virginia or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, misdemeanor sex offense or domestic assault;
  • Must be able to obtain a Class "A" medical rating in the assigned medical group before appointment;
  • Must be a non-smoker at time of appointment, and be willing to sign a Condition of Employment Agreement to refrain from smoking, both on and off duty.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Skills in the use of firearms, defensive tactics & non-lethal weapons; ability to operate vehicles, emergency equipment, radio and CAD; ability to maintain a level of physical fitness appropriate to assignment; ability to work effectively under stress; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both oral and written.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
  • Complete application via Fairfax County website
  • Complete online testing through National Testing Network. Note: TESTS MUST BE COMPLETED BY MAY 31, 2019 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office offers full testing services for the position of deputy sheriff through National Testing Network, Inc. To fill out an application and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Corrections Jobs and sign up for the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office.
What to expect at the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
  • Detailed information about the testing process for the entry level test.
  • Opportunity to take online practice tests at www.reacttest.com.
  • Schedule your own convenient test time. Tests are offered at different dates and times depending on the test center's schedule.
  • Take high quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair testing environment.
  • Upon completion of the entry level exam, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office. The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office will contact candidates and will invite them to continue to participate in other stages of the selection process.
It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

Company info
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Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US

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