Deputy Sheriff - Court Services

Job description

Deputy Sheriff – Court Services

$26.64/hr or $55,420.14 with no prior experience. 50% credit given for years of DCJS Jail service and 1:1 for LE service up to 10 yrs or 50%, whichever is greater. Full salary range for this position is $55,420.14 - $104,692.43. Please review automatic disqualifiers for this position prior to submitting your application.

Performs responsible protective services work including enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, serving civil papers, ensuring the safety of the public, testifying in court, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and performing other duties as assigned.

Examples Of Duties

Ensuring courtroom security; serving civil process legal papers; supervising and transporting prisoners; preparing and maintaining files and records; assisting with other legal services.

Serves summons, notices, court orders, notices, attachments, claims and deliveries, ejections, executions, capias and other legal papers;

Transports prisoners and mental cases;

Makes arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints;

Subdues resisting suspects using weapons and maneuvers and other approved self-defense methods;

Inventories personal property, holds Sheriff's sales;

Testifies in court;

Ensures the security and order of courtrooms prior to and during court sessions;

Transports and supervises the movements of prisoners to and from court;

Removes unruly individuals from the courtroom;

Responds and carries out all orders of the judge;

Checks court calendar, ensures availability of witnesses, jurors, plaintiffs and defendants;

Escorts jurors to and from the courtroom;

Searches courtroom and prisoners for contraband;

Receives and processes civil papers and maintains appropriate records;

Assists patrol deputies as required;

Prepares periodic reports;

Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear, comprehensive reports; ability to deal courteously, firmly, and tactfully with the public; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; possession of physical agility and endurance; skill in the use of firearms and the operation of a motor vehicle; possession of all qualifications as required by the Code of Virginia, the Department of Criminal Justice Services, and the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.

Education And Experience

High school diploma or equivalency (GED) required. Drivers license valid in the state of Virginia. Must obtain and maintain all Stafford County Sheriff's Office, and the State Criminal Justice System training and education requirements for the position. Required to be a United States citizen. Must be 21 years of age prior to an academy graduation. The successful applicant must complete law enforcement physical agility testing, interview, polygraph examination, full background investigation to include a criminal history check, physical examination, psychological examination and drug and alcohol testing. Special Requirements: Stafford County Deputies are required to reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia and be in possession of a valid VA driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency.

Benefits

Please click here for our full-time benefits. Note: All employees are required to have direct deposit of their bi-weekly paychecks into one or more financial institution(s) of their choice. Proper Identification must be shown at time of hire in order to complete the necessary paperwork for compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986.

Worksite address

stafford, VA, 22554, US

Who can apply

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