Deputy Sheriff

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus*

The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is looking for individuals who want to contribute to the outstanding quality of life that Fairfax County residents enjoy.

The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing world‑class public safety with honor, courage, and dedication to service. It is one of the largest sheriff's offices in Virginia, with over 500 professional men and women serving one of the most diverse counties in the nation.

• Court Services
• Civil Process
• Corrections
• Emergency Response Team
• Law Enforcement Training
• Inmate Transport
• Community Programs
• Motor Unit
• Honor Guard
• Crisis Negotiation Team
• Bike Team
• Crisis Intervention Team
• Sheriff's Intelligence Unit
• Peer Support Team
• Crime Prevention Unit

• Day Shift: 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Night Shift: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Workdays alternating weekly: 1st week Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; 2nd week Wednesday, Thursday
• Approximately 15 days per month totaling 87.5 hours per two‑week pay period, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• May receive additional pay such as night/differential, foreign language stipend, field training instructor stipend, holiday pay, and/or annual step increases as allowed by the budget.
• Considered emergency essential services personnel; must report on scheduled day and may be called back for emergencies.

Hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Salary is determined within pay grade based on qualifications such as prior law enforcement experience, college degree, military experience, and foreign language proficiency.
• Includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $15,000.

• Supervises inmate activities, prevents escapes, and maintains order, discipline and security.
• Takes appropriate action in emergency situations following riot, hostage, fire, and disaster plans.
• Executes and returns civil and criminal process, DMV suspension orders, court orders, levies, and evictions.
• Serves warrants and makes arrests.
• Gives testimony in court on actions taken during arrests and investigations in criminal matters.
• Secures courtrooms from disruption and violence.
• Escorts prisoners to and from courts and the Adult Detention Center.
• Provides on‑the‑job training for newer deputies.
• Processes inmates in and out of the Adult Detention Center.
• Oversees inmates in a specific area of the Adult Detention Center.
• Directs or escorts all inmates in an assigned area.
• Keeps a continual count of inmates in an assigned area.
• Oversees the handling and security of inmate property.
• Investigates complaints concerning missing, misplaced, or mishandled inmate property.
• Transports inmates and other individuals in custody by vehicle.
• Performs instructor duties at the Criminal Justice Academy.
• Prepares and conducts roll‑call training.
• Ensures accurate and current files are maintained for all supply transactions and office equipment repair.
• Performs routine law enforcement duties as required (e.g., traffic enforcement, accident response and investigation, criminal investigations).
• Maintains complete and accurate records and prepares clear and concise reports.

• Knowledge of policies, procedures and practices of the assigned functional area.
• Knowledge of federal, state and county laws and ordinances affecting duties.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures, guidelines and riot, hostage, fire and disaster plans.
• Knowledge of the agency's information technology system (e.g., PC).
• Demonstrated skill in the use of firearms, defensive tactics and non‑lethal weapons.
• Ability to operate vehicles, emergency equipment, radio and CAD.
• Ability to effect a physical arrest.
• Ability to maintain a level of physical fitness appropriate to assignment.
• Ability to work a shift schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work effectively under stress.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, inmates and other agencies.
• Ability to handle situations requiring tact, diplomacy, fairness and good judgment.
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