Deputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement

Overview

Performs general duty uniform patrol/law enforcement work to protect lives, property, and rights of the public for the County Sheriff's Office. Answers complaint calls, and patrols the County in an official vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot to deter crime, apprehend violators or suspects; and investigate and secure crime scenes. Responsibilities also include serving legal papers and testifying in court.
Previous applicants do not need to reapply
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• Patrols the County to deter crime, apprehend violators or suspects, investigate and secure crime scenes.
• Serve legal papers and testify in court.
• Respond to complaint calls and operate in various environments and terrains as required.

• High school graduate or equivalent with experience in law enforcement as a deputy sheriff, police officer, or a security guard preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Applicants must meet established medical requirements; be a United States citizen; and at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass the Basic Law Enforcement Academy program as administered through an accredited academy within 1 year of employment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with good driving record mandatory.
• Requires annual qualification on the Sheriff s Office Firearms Qualification Course, and the ability to maintain Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Basic Law Enforcement Certification.
• Successful public safety applicants employed by York County must agree to refrain from using tobacco products off and on duty.
• Employee is subject to the normal hazards associated with law enforcement work; works indoors and outdoors; may be exposed to hot/cold temperatures and hazardous or dangerous situations; may need to walk, run, climb, crawl, bend, pull, push, or lift; may be exposed to high noise levels; training conducted at indoor and outdoor locations.
• DMV records and criminal background check conducted prior to employment. Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a two-way radio, typewriter, calculator, copier, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle and weapons; lifting and carrying may be required; ability to run and scale walls and stairs in foot pursuit.