Certified Sheriff's Office Deputy or Sheriff's Office Recruit

Albemarle County · Charlottesville, VA · 1 wk ago

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Ensures courtroom security; enforcing courtroom rules and regulations
Enforces safety of judges and individuals in the courtroom through observation of behavior
Takes custody and control of individuals in court
Conducts building security checks; screens incoming people, personal items, etc.
Searches courtroom for weapons or objects that may cause harm to judge, court personnel, and attendees
Sets up video equipment for hearings
Searches prisoners to be escorted to courtroom
Escorts prisoners from holding cells to courtroom and back; applies restraints
Serves subpoenas, warrants, orders of arrest and other official court papers; executes wage garnishments, property seizures and eviction notices
Transports prisoners to and from local and non-local jurisdictions
Extradites fugitives from other states back to Virginia
Locates, levies, and seizes property and conducts public auctions
Uses bodily force to gain entrance through barriers to search or seize person or property
Conducts investigations on threat to judges, bomb threats and suspicious packages
Affects arrest, forcibly if necessary
Investigates, locate, and apprehend fugitives
Assists in searches for missing individuals

Knowledge of law enforcement methods, or the ability to acquire this knowledge and apply it to specific situations
General knowledge of courtroom security methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of courtroom rules and regulations; 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 defensive tactics techniques and the operation of motor vehicles
Physical ability to perform job tasks

Certified Law Enforcement Officer
Graduation from high school or GED
Successful applicants must pass a physical agility test; possess or be eligible for a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia; be a U.S. citizen; have no convictions of felonies and/or habitual misdemeanors; and pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a polygraph, psychological, medical and drug screening
Must also successfully complete appropriate training prescribed by the Commonwealth of Virginia for this level position
Participate in ongoing training in criminal and civil law
Must be a Virginia Certified Officer
If selected applicant does not possess required certifications, then they will be required to participate in the Academy to obtain necessary credentials

Must pass a physical agility test that consists of a quarter mile run, climbing 3 flights of stairs, and a 150-pound dummy drag approximately 40 yards in 4 minutes
Must be able to operate motor vehicle under normal and emergency conditions
Requires working in adverse weather
Must be able to physically subdue and restrain individuals
Must stand for a long period
Must wear full duty belt
Frequent contact with persons required appearing in court that may be non-cooperative and life threatening
Regular contact with court and public officials and the general public is required
Must be able to understand state code and apply when needed
Must carry a firearm and qualify at least annually

The hiring range for position is based on the Sheriff's Public Safety Pay scale
Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity
The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education/training opportunities
This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position
Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, ? P-60

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