Deputy Captain - Sheriff

About the role

The class is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating major operational or administrative functions within the Sheriff’s Office. The class ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and departmental policies. The class oversees inmate intake, classification, housing, release, and security operations. They also supervise, train, evaluate, and discipline sworn and civilian staff through subordinate supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate correctional and law enforcement support divisions or specialized units
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and departmental policies
• Oversee inmate intake, classification, housing, release, and security operations
• Serve in a command role during emergencies or critical incidents
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in criminal justice, public administration, psychology, sociology, or a related field
• Considerable progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in corrections, law enforcement, or a related public safety field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in law enforcement, corrections, or a related public safety field
• Must successfully pass a background check before any offer of employment or promotion
• Must meet and maintain all training and certification requirements of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
• Must qualify annually with firearms in accordance with DCJS standards
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Jail Manager
• Must qualify annually with firearms in accordance with DCJS standards
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of correctional and law enforcement procedures and standards

Benefits

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Tax deferred retirement plan 457
• Roth IRA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group life insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Trust

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week