Deputy Sergeant - Sheriff

About the role

The purpose of this class is to provide first-line supervision within the Hampton Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division. Employees in this class are responsible for supervising correctional personnel, overseeing the daily operations of the correctional facility, and ensuring the safety and security of staff, inmates, and the public through the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior Field Training Officer (FTO).
• Supervise, train, evaluate, and discipline correctional staff.
• Assign and monitor work duties; conduct rounds and inspections to ensure operational readiness.
• Oversee inmate custody, care, and control, including intake, housing, movement, transportation, and release.
• Respond to and manage emergencies such as disturbances, medical incidents, fires, and suicide prevention events.
• Conduct security checks, searches, and inspections of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and inmates.
• Review and approve reports, logs, grievances, and maintain accurate inmate records.
• Verify court documents, warrants, detainers, and related legal paperwork.
• Supervise inmate work details and oversee facility supplies, sanitation, and maintenance needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and perform Corrections Deputy duties as required.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance; perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires current service as a Deputy, Master Deputy, or Sergeant.
• A minimum of three (3) consecutive years of correctional experience, or equivalent substitutions as permitted by policy, including qualifying education, law enforcement experience, military service, or corrections experience.
• The THIRD (3rd) year of experience can be SUBSTITUTED with one of the following:
• A Bachelor’s Degree,
• An Associate Degree (Criminal Justice),
• TWO (2) years of Law Enforcement experience,
• TWO (2) years of Corrections experience,
• FOUR (4) years of Military experience (Honorable Discharge).
• One of the following:
• Retired Military (Honorable Discharge),
• Retired Law Enforcement,
• Retired Corrections Officer, AND completion of the DCJS Academy.
• Must have a minimum of ONE (1) year of experience in the correctional field AND DCJS Certification, PLUS
• one of the following:
• Retired Military (Honorable Discharge),
• Retired Law Enforcement,
• Retired Corrections Officer, AND completion of the DCJS Academy.
• Successfully pass a background check before any offer of employment or promotion.
• This position is safety sensitive and subject to alcohol and controlled substance testing in accordance with the City’s substance abuse policy.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.

Qualifications

• Must be in good physical condition and pass the Agility & Written Tests.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and record-keeping skills.
• Willing to accept an assignment to any shift or division.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and record-keeping skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website).
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
• Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided in the job description.

Schedule

Details about the schedule will be provided in the job description.