Join the Stafford County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff and play a vital role in maintaining public safety and serving the community.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to fill the position of Deputy Sheriff. As a Deputy Sheriff, you will be responsible for enforcing laws, maintaining order, and providing support to the community. This is a full-time position that requires a strong commitment to public service and a passion for making a positive impact.

• Enforce laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order
• Provide support to the community through education and outreach programs
• Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies to achieve common goals
• Participate in community events and activities to promote public safety and awareness
• Perform other duties as assigned by superiors

• Current Virginia DCJS law enforcement certification
• 2 years of prior law enforcement experience
• Must have completed or be able to complete School Resource Officer basic course
• Must possess or be able to obtain DARE Officer certification by D.A.R.E. America
• Graduation from high school or high school equivalency
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Must meet and maintain all Stafford County Sheriff's department and State Criminal Justice System training and education requirements for position
• Required to be a United States citizen and must be 21 years of age at time of hire

This is a heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; and some work requiring the lifting or dragging, for short distances, of 165 pounds of weight occasionally; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and wearing a respirator. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.