About this opportunity
City of Fredericksburg, Virginia lists this Sheriff's Deputy in Training opportunity in fredericksburg, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sheriff's Deputy in Training Full-TimeStarting salary: $53,269 The Fredericksburg Sheriff's Office is seeking candidates for a full-time Deputy in Training position. Responsibilities include securing the courthouse, serving civil processes, and managing prisoner transports and perform routine law enforcement tasks, once certified. Applicants must complete department training and graduate from the academy.The testing process consists of the following:Written ExamLawfit AssessmentBackground investigationPolygraphPsychological testMedical ExaminationConditional OfferOral review boardInterview with the SheriffIf you are hired, you will attend the April 2026 or July 2026 Law Enforcement Basic class at the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy. Testing for candidates can also form an eligibility list for future vacancies.Day of TestingBe punctual. You will not be accepted after the scheduled testing time. Testing will be held at the Fredericksburg Sheriff's Office, 701 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.Be prepared. Review testing materials/videos on website. Bring your valid driver's license. All other testing materials will be provided. Bring water and snacks.Dress appropriately. Arrive at the testing site in fitness attire and athletic shoes. Upon successful completion of the written test, you will immediately attempt the physical test. Please plan for at least two hours for written testing and four hours to complete the physical agility testing.Unauthorized backpacks, bags, cell phones, smart watches or other electronic devices that access the internet are not permitted. Leave these items in your vehicle.Study materials are available at your expense: Minimum Requirement for deputy positions:21 years of age by the completion of the law enforcement basic academyUnited States CitizenPossess a valid driver's licenseHigh School Diploma or GEDNo more than two moving violations in the last two yearsNo convictions of DUI, eluding, or leaving the scene of an accident in the last 5 yearsNo record of two or more DUI'sNo Driver's License revocation or suspension in the last 5 yearsNo convictions, guilty or no contest pleas to a Class 1 or 2 misdemeanors involving moral turpitudeNot convictions, guilty or no contest pleas to any misdemeanor sex offense including sexual battery or consensual intercourse with a minor 15 or olderNo convictions, pleas of guilty or no contest to any offense of domestic batteryYou must undergo a background investigation including fingerprint based criminal history recordsUndergo a physical examination before the conditional offer of employmentMust have a negative result on pre-employment drug screeningCome be part of a knowledgeable and dedicated work team committed to excellence in serving a thriving and growing community and the commitment to City's Core Values. The City is a member of the Virginia Retirement System and offers competitive health, dental and vision insurance as well as generous vacation/sick leave benefits and 13 paid holidays a year.
Worksite address
fredericksburg, VA, 22401, US
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