Deputy Sheriff; part-time day shift

Overview

$7,500 Sign‑on Bonus*
Now hiring part‑time Deputy Sheriffs (Day shift) for the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office. Applicants must currently hold a valid Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification to serve in the Confinement Division on day shift.

• Schedule: 40 hours per pay period – five 8‑hour shifts (7 a.m.–3 p.m.) with every other weekend and two weekday shifts per cycle.
• Training: Selected candidates attend a 4‑week Deputy School (unless already certified in Civil, Court, and Jail operations) followed by a structured Field Training Program.

• Supervise inmate activities, maintain order, discipline and security.
• Take appropriate action in emergency situations per riot, hostage, fire and disaster plans.
• Escort prisoners to and from courts and the Adult Detention Center.
• Process inmates in and out of the Adult Detention Center and oversee their handling and security of inmate property.
• Transport inmates by vehicle and maintain accurate and current files on all supply transactions and office equipment repair.
• Perform routine law enforcement duties as required (e.g., traffic enforcement, accident response and investigation, criminal investigations).
• Maintain complete and accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports.

High school diploma or GED issued by a state department of education.

• Valid motor vehicle driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Current certification as a Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Officer.

• U.S. citizen.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation, polygraph examination and psychological examination.
• Obtain a Class “A” medical rating in the assigned medical group before appointment.
• Non‑smoker at the time of appointment and sign a Condition of Employment Agreement to refrain from smoking, both on and off duty.
• Work a shift schedule which includes evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Shift hours and assignments may be changed at the discretion of the Sheriff.

Duties performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Skills in the use of firearms, defensive tactics and non‑lethal weapons; ability to operate vehicles, emergency equipment, radio and CAD; ability to maintain a level of physical fitness appropriate to the assignment; ability to work effectively under stress; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Applicant must successfully complete a background investigation to include a polygraph, psychological and medical exam, and serve an initial probationary period of twelve months commencing upon graduation from the appropriate training academy.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation or military status in the recruitment, selection and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

TTY 703‑222‑7314. EEO/AA/TTY.