Deputy Sheriff - Field Operations

Job description

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Stafford County, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 04076

Department: Sheriff

Division: Field Operations

Opening Date: 07/14/2026

Starting Salary: See Position Description

Job Description

$29.36/hour or $61,078.78 with no prior road patrol experience.

1:1 credit given for years of VA DCJS road patrol Law Enforcement service

up to 10 yrs or 50%, whichever is greater.

Full salary range for this career is $61,078.78 - $112,021.10

Additional compensation may be earned via shift schedule, night differential, holiday and premium pay

Please click to review automatic disqualifiers for this position.

These must be reviewed and acknowledged prior to submitting your application.

Performs responsible protective service work in the Sheriff's Office involving a variety of general or support duty assignments and involving an element of personal danger; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Deputy Sergeant. Must be available to work any shift of the day on any day of the week, including holidays and weekends.

Field Operations Deputies work an assigned 11.5-hour shift ; ; ) rotating on/off duty in a 3 on >2 off >2 on >3 off pattern

Examples of Duties

• Enforcing laws; investigating criminal activity; serving civil papers; ensuring safety of public; testifying in Court; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.

• On an assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order;

• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints;

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

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

• Enforces traffic laws; issues citations for traffic violations;

• Fills out arrest records; takes fingerprints and photographs; performs prisoner security functions; investigates traffic accidents;

• Interviews victims and witnesses; secures property and evidence;

• Prepares detailed reports on activities and assignments;

• Serves civil process and criminal arrest warrants;

• Performs a variety of crime prevention duties; may serve as DARE officer or other special assignments;

• Performs various inmate jail and court security duties; enforces jail rules and regulations; supervises trustees; transports inmates to and from court;

• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings; some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Office; 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 surround 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. Please visit for academy dates.

This position is designated as essential and must report to work during times when the local government/agencies are closed, is subject to call back and hold over to maintain minimum staffing 24/7.

The successful applicant must complete pass physical abilities testing, interview, polygraph examination, full background investigation to include a criminal history check, physical examination, psychological examination and drug and alcohol testing.

If you use an auto fill option to complete your application, please be sure to review all sections of your application prior to submitting to ensure your employment history and education information are accurate. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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.

This is 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.

Please 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. Information must be presented at time of hire.

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.

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Are you a United States Citizen? (Federal law requirement)? Yes

No

02

Have you previously applied to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office? Yes

No

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I have read and understand the automatic disqualifiers linked in the position description above and attest that the automatic disqualifiers do not apply to me? Yes

No

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Do you hold current Virginia DCJS law enforcement certification? Yes

No

05

Do you hold a Law Enforcement Certification from another state? Yes

No

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I have read, understand and acknowledge the following reasons may cause me to fail the application process: Dishonesty- omitting or failing to disclose anything on paperwork or verbally will always cause a disqualification Attention to Detail- not fully completing paperwork or caring about personal appearance Not Meeting Obligations - arriving late or forgetting appointments Lack of Soft Skills - Unable to shake hands, make eye contact, or finish a sentences Yes

No

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Are you currently under contract with another law enforcement agency? Yes

No

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Are you 21 years of age or will reach 21 prior to academy graduation? Yes

No

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Do you have a high school diploma or high school equivalent diploma (GED)? Yes

No

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Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes

No

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Have you been convicted of a DUI within the past 5 years? Yes

No

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Have you been convicted of two or more DUI's? Yes

No

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Within the past 24 months have you been convicted of reckless driving, hit and run, or other serious traffic offense? Yes

No

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Have you had two or more driving violations within the past 12 months? Yes

No

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor (State Law Requirement)? If yes, please provide a brief description.

16

Have you used marijuana within the past 6 months? Yes

No

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Have you ever used Heroin/Opium (or derivatives), methadone, crack cocaine or PCP? Yes

No

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Since the age of 18, have you ever been convicted of a crime to include any traffic offenses? (A conviction will not necessarily disqualify you for employment. Rather, such factors as age and date of conviction, seriousness and nature of the crime, and rehabilitation will be considered). If yes, please explain.

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Are you a veteran of the United States Military? Yes

No

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How did you hear about this position? Sheriff's Office Website

Stafford County Website

Referral

Job/Career Fair

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VEC

Social Media (i.e. Facebook)

Recruiter

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Other

Required Question

Worksite address

stafford, VA, 22554, US

Who can apply

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