Deputy Sheriff

SUMMARY

Performs work as an uniformed sworn law enforcement officer tasked in either direct or support roles for the protection of life, limb, and property within the defined jurisdiction of Fluvanna County. Law enforcement work is often completed under stressful and emergency conditions which frequently involve considerable personal risk. Work is performed under limited supervision. Reports through the appropriate chain of command as directed by the agency’s organizational chart. Appointee serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Follows Agency general orders, rules, and regulations, and adheres to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.

· Enforces state and local laws and ordinances.

· Investigates suspicious activity and investigates criminal cases.

· Investigates motor vehicle crashes.

· Maintains records and files and prepares reports, summonses, and other law enforcement documents.

· Operates agency computers and utilizes authorized data management systems, networks, and software in accordance with law and policy.

· Works assigned shifts and special assignments as directed. Works overtime as required to include unscheduled emergency recall to duty or emergency shift extensions.

· Communicates accurately, truthfully, and with proper demeanor.

· Provides testimony in criminal and civil proceedings.

· Operates agency vehicles in all weather and response conditions during daytime and nighttime hours.

· Answers calls for service in an efficient and professional manner.

· Proactively seeks out criminal activity, law violations, and other public safety concerns.

· Serves and executes warrants, summons, protective orders, emergency custody orders, temporary custody orders and other legal processing.

· Directs traffic as needed for public safety.

· Processes, photographs, and fingerprints arrestees and others.

· Provides prisoner transportation and courtroom security.

· Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects.

· Properly collects, labels, logs and reports property and evidence.

· Performs crime prevention and public relations functions when assigned.

· Performs related tasks, duties and assignments as required.

Supports the chain of command and promotes a healthy, safe, harassment free and responsive work environment that serves to encourage a positive command climate and good morale.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Ability to learn and perform essential functions and typical tasks during field training and ability to retain, apply, and perform such functions for the duration of appointment.

· Ability to learn, retain, and apply knowledge of the Code of Virginia, case law, and County ordinances as needed to perform essential functions.

· Ability to learn and apply knowledge of the geography of the County and the location of important buildings and critical infrastructure.

· Ability to learn and apply knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office.

· Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

· Ability 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.

· Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other County officials and with the general public.

· Ability to show empathy, build community trust, and serve with dignity in a dynamic law enforcement climate.

Ability to maintain proficiency in the use of firearms, less-lethal weapons, defensive tactics, and the emergency operation of a motor vehicle.

ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

· Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Preference may be given to candidates with advanced degrees or certifications in a related field and/or any combination of education and experience in the field of law enforcement.

· Must meet or be able to obtain Virginia mandated law enforcement training requirements.

· Must possess an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

· Must meet and maintain all Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Criminal Justice Services,

Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office, and specialized training/education/certification requirements for the appointed position.

· Must currently hold, or obtain within one year of appointment, Virginia DCJS law enforcement certification and maintain such certification for entirety of appointment.

Must currently hold, or obtain within one year of appointment, NCIC/VCIN Level B certification, at a minimum, and maintain such certification for entirety of appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· This position requires the ability to work a variety of shifts, scheduled or unscheduled, to respond to incidents 24 hours, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, holidays, inclement weather, and during and following natural disasters and emergency situations.

· This position is considered an Essential Personnel position within the Sheriff’s Office and is subject to recall to duty in accordance with Sheriff’s Office policy, procedure, or Sheriff’s mandate.

· Appointee may be assigned to any division, section, unit, or assignment as needed.

· Must be able to lawfully possess a firearm.

· Must be legally eligible to serve as a law enforcement officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

· This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

· Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and other repetitive motions for extended periods of time.

· Work requires effective vocal communications.

· Work requires hearing ability to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and to make fine distinctions in sound.

Pay: $60,147.00 - $69,170.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,147 - $69,170