Sheriff's Deputy

Overview

The Prince William County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking qualified applicants to join our team. If you are interested in serving the community, you are in the right place! Apply with us today and take the first step into a rewarding career!

The Prince William County Sheriff’s Office is a state accredited agency that takes great pride in serving our community with integrity, respect, and professionalism. The sheriff’s office provides security for the Judicial Center complex, serves civil process, provides timely transport of prisoners and patients to court ordered proceedings, and participates in numerous community programs (i.e. Project Lifesaver, Senior Safe, Gun Safety, etc.).

Through collaboration and partnerships with elected leaders, staff, and citizens, the sheriff’s office continues to develop and enhance our services available to the community. The sheriff’s office holds concurrent law enforcement jurisdiction with local police departments and stands ready to assist them in primary duties as needed.

The starting salary is $60,789 per year. Virginia Law Enforcement officers/deputies are eligible to receive a higher salary based on years of service. Certified out-of-state applicants are eligible for a shortened transitional academy. If you do not hold a current Virginia law enforcement certification, you will be paid while attending the academy! The sheriff’s office will supply your uniforms and all equipment.

We offer hiring and pay incentives, language stipends, permanent shifts, excellent benefits including, but not limited to, health, vision, dental, life insurance, VRS retirement and many more.

We offer a generous $10,000 one-time signing bonus for eligible new employees, paid in two installments.

Eligible applicants may receive a one-time education bonus, as a percentage of the entry-level salary, payable after successful completion of the probationary period as calculated below:

• 1.5% - Associate degree
• 3.0% - Bachelor’s degree
• 4.5% - Master’s Degree
• 6.0% - Doctorate Degree

Eligible applicants may receive a one-time military experience bonus, as a percentage of the entry-level salary, payable after successful completion of the probationary period as calculated below:

• 1.5% - Enlisted Ranks (E-4 through E-9)
• 3.0% - Officer and Warrant Officer Ranks (W-1 through W-4; O-1 and higher)

If you meet the qualifications to receive a one-time hiring bonus of $10,000, this bonus will be paid in two installments and is subject to all applicable tax withholding and reporting requirements. The first installment ($5,000) is payable in the paycheck for the pay period that includes your public safety academy graduation date. The second installment ($5,000) will be payable in the paycheck for the pay period that includes the one-year anniversary date of academy graduation and your end of probation.

The eligibility to receive hiring incentive payments will terminate if you vacate a position that was eligible for the hiring incentive program. If you are a probationary employee and voluntarily terminate employment with the County, you will be required to repay the net amount of the first incentive payment. The County will deduct the dollar amount equivalent of the incentive payment from your annual leave payout.

If your annual leave payout does not cover the full amount due, you are required to pay the remaining amount to the County within 30 days of your separation date.

If you meet the qualifications to receive a one-time hiring bonus of $10,000, this bonus will be paid in two installments and is subject to all applicable tax withholding and reporting requirements. The first installment ($5,000) is payable in the first regular paycheck covering the pay period in your new position. The second installment ($5,000) will be payable on the pay date following the completion of 12 months in your new position.

Your eligibility to receive hiring incentive payments will terminate if you vacate a position that was eligible for the hiring incentive program. If you are a probationary…