Sheriff’s Deputy - Full-Time (DCJS Certified)

Vacancy Announcement

Sheriff’s Deputy (DCJS Certified)

Full-Time

Starting salary: $57,150 - $61,440 (negotiable with experience)

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The Fredericksburg Sheriff’s Office is taking applications from Virginia DCJS certified law enforcement officers for position of full time deputy. The primary duty of the Sheriff’s Office is to secure the courthouse and serve civil process, as well as prisoner transports. As a secondary function, the Sheriff’s Office may carry out routine law enforcement duties. An online application must be completed before applicant is considered for testing.

You are not permitted to test unless invited by Deputy Sheila Jones via email or phone prior to testing.

Arrive 15 minutes prior to testing. Tardiness will disqualify you from testing

Bring your valid driver’s license

Dress appropriately

You are not allowed to possess cellphones, smart watches and any device that access the internet in the courthouse

The testing process consists of the following

Written Exam

Lawfit Assessment

Background investigation

Polygraph

Psychological test

Medical Examination

Conditional Offer

Oral review board

Interview with the Sheriff

Minimum Requirement for deputy positions

21 years of age by the completion of the law enforcement basic academy

United States Citizen

Possess a valid driver’s license

High School Diploma or GED

No more than two moving violations in the last two years

No convictions of DUI, eluding, or leaving the scene of an accident in the last 5 years

No record of two or more DUI’ s

No Driver’s License revocation or suspension in the last 5 years

No convictions, guilty or no contest pleas to a Class 1 or 2 misdemeanors involving moral turpitude

Not convictions, guilty or no contest pleas to any misdemeanor sex offense including sexual battery or consensual intercourse with a minor 15 or older

No convictions, pleas of guilty or no contest to any offense of domestic battery

You must undergo a background investigation including fingerprint based criminal history records

Undergo a physical examination before the conditional offer of employment

Must have a negative result on pre-employment drug screening

Come be part of a knowledgeable and dedicated work team committed to excellence in serving a thriving and growing community and the commitment to

City’s Core Values.

The City is a member of the Virginia Retirement System and offers competitive health, dental and vision insurance as well as generous vacation/sick leave benefits and 13 paid holidays a year.

Position is open until filled; completed City Applications should be submitted to Human Resources. Additional information and applications may be completed on-line at:

<https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/Employment>.

The City of Fredericksburg provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you have any further questions, contact

Deputy Sheila Jones

• 540-372-1056 office
• 540-614-2932 mobile
• [email protected]

City of Fredericksburg

Human Resources Department

715 Princess Anne Street, Room 209

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

• [email protected]
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