Sheriff's Office Deputy Part-Time

Essential Functions

• Ensures courtroom security; enforcing courtroom rules and regulations
• Ensures 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
• Screens 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
• Affords arrest, forcibly if necessary
• Investigates, locate, and apprehend fugitives
• Assists in searches for missing individuals

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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

Education And Experience

• 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

Physical Conditions And Nature Of Work

• Contacts 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
• 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