Deputy Sheriff

General Description

Performs routine protective services work in providing care and maintaining security for inmates at the County Jail. Processes inmates into custody; conducts security checks of inmates in assigned areas; conducts cell searches for contraband; reviews incoming and outgoing mail; transports inmates, attends to inmate needs; maintains logs; supervises cleaning details; and monitors individuals entering and leaving the jail.

Performs routine protective services work in maintaining security of the Roanoke County Courthouse Complex. Processes entrants through the security checkpoints; searching courtrooms and other locations for contraband or security risks; provides escort and supervision of inmates present in the courthouse; maintain logs; serve and process civil and criminal papers.

Essential Job Functions

• Processes inmates into custody of the County Jail, searches prisoners, takes charge of personal property, provides clothing, bedding, eating utensils, institutional rules and regulations.
• Copies periodic security checks of inmates in assigned areas.
• Maintains log of inmate movement throughout the facility.
• Conducts periodic cell searches for possession of contraband.
• Reviews incoming and outgoing mail.
• Makes sure persons entering and leaving jail are accounted for.
• Supervises cleaning details for assigned areas.
• Transports inmates as required.
• Attends to special needs of inmates.

Requirements/Preferences

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Some experience in public and personal contact work preferably related to law enforcement activities.
• Certifications/Licenses: Valid Virginia driver's license with good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• General knowledge of civil and criminal law, court procedures and rules, regulations and procedures of the County Jail; and of institutions and management practices including the care and custody of prisoner.
• Ability to cope with and handle interpersonal relationships; follow oral and written instructions; and to prepare records and reports.

Additional Requirements

• Must be a citizen of the United States, twenty-one (21) years of age, and complete the minimum training standards required by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
• Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results.
• Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Other Information

• Part-time employees are not eligible for employee benefits.
• Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefit package that includes: Progressive Flexible Leave Plan with cash-in option Twelve paid holidays Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care Virginia Retirement System - Membership in VRS is automatic upon hire into a covered position. County contributes and employees pay their membership contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Credit Union Membership Deferred Compensation Plan with County Match