Sheriff Deputy ; Entry-Level

Position: Sheriff Deputy I (Entry-Level)
Salary: $50,500.00 Annually
Location : Winchester, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00680
Department: SHERIFF
Opening Date: 02/13/2026

Description
Frederick County Sheriff's Office Entry Level Deputy I Opportunity(No experience and or law enforcement related certifications required)

Have you ever wanted a job where every day is different, where you can make a real impact, and where your community counts on you? Becoming a Sheriff's Deputy I isn't just a job, it's a chance to serve, protect, and be a positive force in people's lives. Whether you've worked in customer service, construction, healthcare, the military, or any other profession, your skills and experiences could make you a great fit.

You don't need prior law enforcement experience. We'll provide all the training and certificationsyou need to succeed. If you have a strong sense of integrity, a desire to help others, and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations, we encourage you to apply!

Why Join Us?

• No Experience? No Problem! - We provide fully paid training at a state-certified law enforcement academy.
• Career Growth - Opportunities for promotions, specialty units (K9, SWAT, investigations), and leadership roles.
• Make a Difference
  -Protect and serve your community, help those in need, and build trust with the public.

What You'll Do:

Key Responsibilities

As a Deputy I, you will:

• Responding to calls for service, emergencies, and complaints, ensuring public safety and resolving issues.
• Investigating criminal activity, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing detailed reports.
• Enforcing traffic laws, conducting accident investigations, and providing traffic control.
• Serving warrants, subpoenas, and legal documents, and making arrests as required.
• Engaging with the community through public interactions, educational presentations, and proactive safety initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• A minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess High School diploma and/or GED.
• Possess a valid Driver's License for a minimum of 2 years.

Deputy Sheriff Automatic Disqualifiers
Criminal History:

Any conviction or plea of guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Conviction of any Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, excluding traffic violations which are discussed separately, or the Virginia State Law equivalent within the last 5 years.

Any conviction of plea of guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude including but not limited to petit larceny under Section 18.2-96 of the Code of Virginia or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Crimes of moral turpitude include but limited to: fraud, all theft offenses and perjury.

Any conviction or plea of guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth of Virginia, another state, or the United States, including but not limited to sexual battery under Section 18.2-67.4 of the Code Of Virginia or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of Section 18.2-371 of the Code of Virginia, or domestic assault under Section 18.2-57.2 of the Code of Virginia or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States.

Any conviction that requires the registration in the Virginia Sex Offender Registry.

Adult commission of undetected crimes of a serious or repetitive nature.

Traffic Violations:

Three or more negative points on a Virginia Operator's License or the equivalent for out of state licenses. Points may be negated up to 5 points by attending defensive driving school offered by the Division of Motor Vehicles prior to initial testing.

A conviction of Driving Under the Influence of drugs or alcohol in the past three years, or more than one conviction of Driving Under the Influence in the applicant's lifetime. Any conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, eluding police, racing, or leaving the scene of an accident within the last 5 years.

Active revocation or suspension of driving privileges in…