Deputy Sheriff

Join the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff and contribute to the exceptional quality of life enjoyed by Fairfax County citizens. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in our community.

The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing world-class public safety with honor, courage, and a dedication to service. Our team of over 600 professional men and women serves one of the most diverse counties in the nation.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Deputy Sheriff. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our community, as well as providing excellent customer service to the public.

• Supervise inmate activities, prevent escapes, and maintain order, discipline, and security
• Take appropriate action in emergency situations in accordance with established riot, hostage, fire, and disaster plans
• Execute and return civil and criminal process, Department of Motor Vehicle suspension orders, court orders, levies, and evictions
• Serve warrants and make arrests
• Give testimony in court on actions taken during arrests and investigations in criminal matters
• Secure the courtrooms to which assigned from disruption and violence
• Escort prisoners to and from courts and the Adult Detention Center
• Provide on-the-job training for newer deputies
• Process inmates in and out of the Adult Detention Center
• Oversee inmates in a specific area of the Adult Detention Center
• Direct or escort all inmates in an assigned area
• Keep a continual count of inmates in an assigned area
• Oversee the handling and security of inmate property
• Investigate complaints from inmates or the public concerning missing, misplaced, or mishandled inmate property
• Transport, by vehicle, inmates and other individuals in custody
• Perform instructor duties at the Criminal Justice Academy
• Prepare and conduct roll call training
• Ensure accurate and current files are maintained on all supply transactions and office equipment repair
• Perform routine law enforcement duties as required (e.g. traffic enforcement, accident response and investigation, criminal investigations, etc.)
• Maintain complete and accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports

To be considered for this role, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to obtain a valid motor vehicle driver's license. You must also be able to pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, and psychological examination.

This position requires the ability to work a shift work schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. You must also be able to maintain a level of physical fitness appropriate to the assignment.

Fairfax County Government is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.