Sheriff's Deputy in Training

Vacancy Announcement

Sheriff’s Deputy in Training – Full Time

Start of Salary: $53,269

The Fredericksburg Sheriff’s Office seeks candidates for a full‑time Deputy in Training position. Responsibilities include securing the courthouse, serving civil processes, managing prisoner transports, and performing routine law enforcement tasks after certification. Applicants must complete department training and graduate from the academy. Interested individuals should submit an online application to be considered for testing.

• Testing is only available upon invitation from Deputy Sheila Jones.
• Arrive 15 minutes prior to testing. Tardiness disqualifies you.
• Bring a valid driver’s license.
• Dress appropriately.
• No cellphones, smart watches, or any device that accesses the internet in the courthouse.

The testing process consists of:
Written Exam, Lawfit Assessment, Background investigation, Polygraph, Psychological test, Medical Examination, Conditional Offer, Oral review board, Interview with the Sheriff.

Day of Testing:

• Be punctual. Testing will be held at the Fredericksburg Sheriff’s Office, 701 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
• Be prepared. Review testing materials and videos on the website. Bring a valid driver’s license, water, and snacks.
• Dress appropriately. Arrive in fitness attire and athletic shoes. The written test takes about two hours and the physical test about four hours.
• Unauthorized items are not permitted; leave them in your vehicle.

Hired candidates will attend the April 2026 or July 2026 Law Enforcement Basic class at the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy. Testing also creates an eligibility list for future vacancies.

• 21 years of age by completion of the academy.
• United States citizen.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• No more than two moving violations in the last two years.
• No convictions of DUI, eluding or leaving the scene of an accident in the last five years.
• No record of two or more DUIs.
• No driver’s license revocation or suspension in the last five years.
• No convictions of Class 1 or 2 misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.
• No convictions of misdemeanor sex offenses including sexual battery or consensual intercourse with a minor 15 or older.
• No convictions of domestic battery.
• Background investigation including fingerprint‑based criminal history records.
• Physical examination before conditional offer.
• Negative result on pre‑employment drug screening.

Part of a knowledgeable and dedicated work team committed to excellence in serving a thriving and growing community, aligned with the City’s Core Values.

The City is a member of the Virginia Retirement System and offers competitive health, dental and vision insurance, generous vacation/sick leave benefits, and 13 paid holidays a year.

The City of Fredericksburg provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Deputy Sheila Jones
Office:
Mobile:
Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

City of Fredericksburg
Human Resources Department
715 Princess Anne Street, Room 209
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Email:

Position is open until filled; completed City Applications should be submitted to Human Resources. Additional information and applications may be completed online at https://.

Study materials are available at your expense at