Deputy Sheriff

Job Summary

Are you a certified Law Enforcement Officer or wanting to become one to fulfill your call to service and embark on a rewarding career? Are you looking to become a Law Enforcement Officer and make a difference? The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office has a remarkable opportunity to join a hardworking team, who takes pride in diligently protecting and serving the citizens and visitors of our county. This Sworn Deputy Sheriff position is assigned to the Patrol Division responsible for answering calls-for-service from the community and patrolling Shenandoah County in a manner that enhances public safety.

Essential Job Functions
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. The County provides reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions herein described._
- Builds and maintains positive relationships with the community.
- Employs officer safety and safe vehicle operations.
- Answers calls-for-service - responds to and handles inquiries or incidents.
- Provides emergency medical or mental health services-resources to those in need - the injured, abused and neglected, or self-harmed.
- Conducts security checks and patrols of county to prevent or detect criminal activity.
- Enforces the law to stop or deter crime - makes stops and arrests, obtains charges, issues summons or utilizes discretion.
- Conducts initial and follow-up investigations of reported crimes, other incidents, and traffic crashes.
- Processes crime scenes - produces drawings-sketches, photographs, and other audio-visual recordings.
- Safeguards the integrity of seized property and/or evidence.
- Serves criminal and civil process - processes arrestees and paperwork.
- Prepares cases for court and presents testimony or evidence in official proceedings.
- Guards and transports persons in custody - maintains control and ensures welfare.
- Provides crowd or traffic control and assists motorists to safeguard public.
- Assists with animal-related matters as needed.
- Aids with disasters, searches, special operations, and/or critical incidents.
- Utilizes records management systems - documents activities, writes reports, and/or queries information.
- Maintains confidentiality of information, secures and retains (or expunges) records as required.
- Prepares and disseminates social media posts.
- Collects and/or records statistical data-information to be released to community and others.
- Prepares other reports or documents as needed.
- Attends staff meetings and provides periodic status reports as directed.
- Provides instruction, training and/or presentations as needed.
- Maintains professional appearance and keeps assigned equipment in a state of operational readiness.
- Meets applicable training and accreditation standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Licenses or Certifications
- Virginia Driver’s License
- Virginia Law-Enforcement Officer Certification
- Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN)

Special Requirements

None.

**The position is open with a closing date of Thursday, June 7, 2024.**

**_
Shenandoah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer_**

**Job Details**:
**Category**

Full-time Employment Opportunities

**Status**

Open

**Posted**

May 7, 2024

**Closing**

June 7, 2024 11:59 PM