Deputy Sheriff ($54,425 p​/year

Ready for a Career That Actually Excites You?

Become a Deputy Sheriff with the Newport News Sheriff’s Office

Looking for a career with purpose, stability, great pay, and real work-life balance
?

Welcome to the Newport News Sheriff’s Office (NNSO)—where service meets opportunity and your future starts strong.

• Earn up to a $5,750 Sign-On Bonus
• One of the BEST salary & benefits packages in Hampton Roads
• Paid training before, during, and after the academy

If you’re ready to protect, serve, and make a difference—
we want you on Team NNSO.

• Voted “Best for Vets Employer” by Military Times — 8 TIMES
• The ONLY law enforcement agency in Virginia with this honor
• Accelerated hiring process
• Paid academy training
• Uniforms, equipment & gear provided
• Clear paths for career advancement

This isn’t just a job—it’s a long-term career with real support.

We know great deputies need time to recharge.

• 12-hour assigned shifts days or nights (no rotating shifts)
• Work just 14 days a month
• Off every other weekend

More time for family, hobbies, rest, and life outside the badge.

No two days are the same—and that’s what makes it exciting.

As a Deputy Sheriff, you may:

• Supervise and ensure the safety of inmates
• Process and classify inmates entering the jail
• Maintain order and security in courtrooms as a bailiff
• Transport inmates securely and professionally
• Serve civil process and court orders
• Conduct searches and inspections to maintain facility security
• Monitor jail operations through control systems and cameras
• Assist with emergency response, first aid, and CPR
• Participate in community outreach and public safety programs
• Support fellow deputies and staff during critical incidents

You’ll rotate through assignments including jail operations, court services, civil process
, and special duties—giving you broad experience and room to grow
.

• Competitive pay with strong earning potential
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 25 years at age 50 (Deputy Sheriffs)
• 30 years at any age (other employees)
• 457 / ICMA retirement options

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site gym

• Paid personal & medical leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Short- & long-term disability
• Family & Medical Leave (FMLA)

• Paid academy training
• Paid uniforms, equipment & leather gear
• Uniform allowance
• Employee recognition programs
• Line-of-duty benefits
• Credit union access & pretax savings options

If you’re ready to:

• Serve with pride
• Build a stable future
• Be part of a respected, professional team
• And make a real difference every day

Apply Now and Join Team NNSO