Deputy Sheriff- FEMALE ONLY

About the role

Performs routine protective services work in providing care and maintaining security for inmates at the County Jail, and in maintaining security of the Roanoke County Courthouse Complex. 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; monitors individuals entering and leaving the jail. Processes entrants through courthouse security checkpoints; searches courtrooms and other locations for contraband or security risks; provides escort and supervision of inmates present in the courthouse; maintains logs; serves and processes civil and criminal papers. Deputy Sheriff I may be assigned to corrections, court services, or administrative divisions, assuming various duties within each.

Responsibilities

• Process inmates into custody of the County Jail, search prisoners, take charge of personal property, provide clothing, bedding, eating utensils, institutional rules and regulations.
• Conduct periodic security checks of inmates in assigned areas.
• Maintain log of inmate movement throughout the facility.
• Conduct periodic cell searches for possession of contraband.
• Review incoming and outgoing mail.
• Monitor persons entering and leaving jail.
• Supervise cleaning details for assigned areas.
• Transport inmates as required.
• Attend to special needs of inmates.
• Process all entrants of the courthouse through the security screening process.
• Conduct periodic security checks of inmates in assigned areas (court services).
• Maintain control of the courtroom to prevent disruptions.
• Protect judges, court officials, witnesses, jurors and all other persons in the courtroom from hostile acts.
• Supervise, escort/transport, restrain and control prisoners.
• Properly process prisoners, delayed confinement persons & juveniles.
• Properly serve Civil & Criminal papers.
• Perform interior and exterior security searches of the courthouse.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Some experience in public and personal contact work preferably related to law enforcement activities (preferred).
• 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.

Schedule

Shift Hours and/or Days Worked: 12 hour shifts. Hours required for this position: 40 hours.