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Deputy Sheriff Corrections

Franklin County, VA
Rocky Mount, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026

GENERAL DEFINITION

Performs routine protective and responsible human support service work ensuring the care and security of inmates at the County jail.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Work is performed under the regular supervision of a shift supervisor or designee.

TYPICAL TASKS

  • Processes inmates into custody of jail, searches prisoners, takes charge of personal property, provides clothing, bedding, eating utensils, enforces institutional rules and regulations;
  • Supervises inmate during meals, exercise, work, recreation, personal hygiene and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations and procedures;
  • Conducts periodic security checks of inmates in assigned area and on institutional grounds;
  • Maintains and updates institution log on assigned shift;
  • Attends to special needs of prisoners;
  • Escorts and transports inmates as required;
  • Prepares routine records on inmates;
  • Ensures the care and maintenance of work and recreational equipment used by inmates;
  • Performs other duties as may be required.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Some knowledge of the practices of modern penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; general knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution to which assigned; some knowledge of the basic principles of human psychology; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports.

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Completion of appropriate training prescribed by the Commonwealth of Virginia for this level of position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED OBLIGATIONS

Successfully complete and maintain all state mandated requirements offered through a criminal justice academy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to maintain law enforcement objectives of a corrections facility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is typical of a corrections facility. The position may be exposed to elements of danger.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Franklin County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the employer.

Pay: $47,694.00 - $62,002.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Military leave
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,694 - $62,002

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