Deputy Sheriff

Arlington County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire a Deputy Sheriff.

**What We Do**:

- Manage County detention facility.
- Oversee Courthouse/courtroom security (Juvenile, Domestic Relations, County Circuit, and General District courts).
- Transport inmates to court, state facilities, and medical/other appointments.
- Serve summonses, court orders and other civil processes issued by the court.
- Collect delinquent taxes.
- Assist in traffic enforcement as well as special details within the County.

**Minimum Qualifications for Deputy Sheriff**:

- Education: high school graduate or GED equivalent
- At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
- Physical condition: must be in an excellent physical condition
- Must be bondable for handling Commonwealth funds
- Valid driver’s license: must possess a valid driver’s license from a place of residence
- Special requirements: position requires being available for emergency calls, standby duty, 12-hour shifts, overtime, and details outside the facility. Also includes work on days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts
- Training: must successfully complete Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy within the first 12 months of employment — successful completion includes passing all phases of academic, physical, driver, and firearms training. In-service maintenance training and semi-annual firearms qualifications are ongoing.