What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff - Hiring Event position at Richmond City Sheriff’s Office (RCSO)?
Job Description
The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Deputy Sheriff Open House on Thursday October 22, 2026. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn more about a career in law enforcement and participate in accelerated hiring.
This is not a standard job posting. By applying for this specific position, you are registering to attend our Deputy Sheriff Open House (in-person) and take the first step toward a law enforcement career.
Event Details:
Location: Richmond City Justice Center – 1701 Fairfield Way Richmond, VA
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 5pm to 7pm EST
Meet current deputies and leadership, tour the facility, learn about training, and complete accelerated screening steps. Recruiters will be on-site to assist with several steps of the hiring process, including: Personal History Statement, complete writing sample submission, and schedule next interview steps. Further event details and instructions will be sent after receiving your application.
Job Description
The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) is actively recruiting candidates seeking law enforcement careers, including individuals searching for Deputy Sheriff jobs, jail deputy positions, corrections officer jobs, entry-level law enforcement, federal law enforcement, state trooper, security guard, and/or police jobs (cop). This non-patrol role is ideal for those exploring public safety, criminal justice, or a career as a sworn officer.
All new deputy sheriffs appointed by the Sheriff perform the duties of a Jail Officer prior to becoming eligible for other assignments which may become available. Applicants will be required to complete a physical agility test.
Deputy Sheriffs are trained as Jail Officers, Courtroom Security Officers, and Civil Process Officers. RCSO offers additional career opportunities through the following specialized positions: Transportation Officers, Alternative Sentencing, Inmate/Resident Community Services Crew, Certified Law Enforcement Instructors, and Classification Officers.
Deputy Sheriffs assigned to Jail Operations work one of the following shifts:
Company Description
The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office is responsible for maintaining a secure jail and a safe court system and for providing seamless inmate transport and civil process to safety. We remain committed to performing these duties with unsurpassed integrity and professionalism and with progressive training that incorporates best practices and technology.
While partnering with the community, we strive to lower recidivism by providing faith-based and community-based programming that empowers ex-offenders to become productive members of society. If you are at least 21 years old and looking for a great career, we encourage you to continue with this applicant-friendly, online job application.
The Richmond City Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Benefits
The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Deputy Sheriff Open House on Thursday October 22, 2026. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn more about a career in law enforcement and participate in accelerated hiring.
This is not a standard job posting. By applying for this specific position, you are registering to attend our Deputy Sheriff Open House (in-person) and take the first step toward a law enforcement career.
Event Details:
Location: Richmond City Justice Center – 1701 Fairfield Way Richmond, VA
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 5pm to 7pm EST
Meet current deputies and leadership, tour the facility, learn about training, and complete accelerated screening steps. Recruiters will be on-site to assist with several steps of the hiring process, including: Personal History Statement, complete writing sample submission, and schedule next interview steps. Further event details and instructions will be sent after receiving your application.
Job Description
The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) is actively recruiting candidates seeking law enforcement careers, including individuals searching for Deputy Sheriff jobs, jail deputy positions, corrections officer jobs, entry-level law enforcement, federal law enforcement, state trooper, security guard, and/or police jobs (cop). This non-patrol role is ideal for those exploring public safety, criminal justice, or a career as a sworn officer.
All new deputy sheriffs appointed by the Sheriff perform the duties of a Jail Officer prior to becoming eligible for other assignments which may become available. Applicants will be required to complete a physical agility test.
Deputy Sheriffs are trained as Jail Officers, Courtroom Security Officers, and Civil Process Officers. RCSO offers additional career opportunities through the following specialized positions: Transportation Officers, Alternative Sentencing, Inmate/Resident Community Services Crew, Certified Law Enforcement Instructors, and Classification Officers.
Deputy Sheriffs assigned to Jail Operations work one of the following shifts:
- Day Shift: 6:30am - 7:00pm
- Night Shift: 6:30pm - 7:00am
- Maintains security of residents within an assigned post
- Monitors the activities of residents by performing random security inspections, checking the following: resident well-being and behavior, pod windows are free from damage and obstruction, lighting is sufficient and in working order, sanitation of residents and housing areas, equipment and fixtures (doors, showers, toilets, etc.) are in proper working order, all locking mechanisms and security devices are in proper working order and are properly secured, and fire and safety hazards
- Documents in a proper manner any situation or occurrence that is not consistent with the routine operations of the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office using the appropriate form
- Helps other deputies or calls for assistance for any use of force incident or potential use of force incident and follows department’s use of force policy in response to all use of force incidents
- Supervises resident movement and activities
- Performs resident transports to locations outside the Richmond City Justice Center, such as clinics, emergency room, courts, etc.
- Performs resident personal searches and cell searches as needed or required by policy
- Provides security in the pods during feeding of residents
- Provides information and aid to residents consistent with departmental policy
- Ensures security and accountability of all key packs and keys through proper key control as prescribed by policy and procedure
- Maintains records of and properly identifies persons entering and leaving facility and/or security area
- Restricts movement to security areas through operation of electronically and manually secured doors
- Secures outside perimeter of Richmond City Justice Center and prevents flow of contraband by conducting thorough rounds and searches of outside grounds and fixtures
- Communicates effectively with other posts or deputies in the Richmond City Justice Center via two-way radio using proper terminology and ten-codes as prescribed by the Standard Operating Procedures
- Helps the public and performs duties and functions outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures during resident visitation
- Helps citizens and professionals with authorized information about residents
- Drives emergency vehicles under stressful conditions
- Uses physical force to control and arrest law violators
- Requires medium to heavy work that involves exerting 100 to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move or carry objects
- Maintains a physical and mental state of fitness and readiness to handle involvement with dangerous and potentially dangerous people, animals, and equipment
- Performs duties that may involve running, walking, climbing stairs, sitting or standing for long periods, crouching/stooping, bending/squatting, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, grasping, and raising objects, and applicants must have the manual dexterity, sense of touch, and hand strength to use a firearm or physically subdue a person and apply or remove handcuffs and must have normal hearing and normal or correctable vision
- Carries out any or all other duties as directed by the Sheriff or his or her designee
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- High school diploma or GED required
- Never convicted of any felony charge
- Never convicted of any domestic violence offense
- No serious misdemeanors
- Must possess strong moral character as determined by the Applicant Screening Panel and background investigation
- Must be willing to submit to being fingerprinted and a search will be made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record
- Must be found, after examination by Occupational Health, to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that might adversely affect his/her ability to exercise the powers or duties of a Deputy Sheriff
- Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment a valid Virginia driver’s license if currently licensed out of state
- Must submit to an extensive background investigation, credit history check, polygraph examination, and medical examination/drug screening
- Must complete all DCJS requirements for certification as a Deputy Sheriff within one year of hire date
- Must have basic computer skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office software
- Must qualify with firearms and other defensive weapons
Company Description
The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office is responsible for maintaining a secure jail and a safe court system and for providing seamless inmate transport and civil process to safety. We remain committed to performing these duties with unsurpassed integrity and professionalism and with progressive training that incorporates best practices and technology.
While partnering with the community, we strive to lower recidivism by providing faith-based and community-based programming that empowers ex-offenders to become productive members of society. If you are at least 21 years old and looking for a great career, we encourage you to continue with this applicant-friendly, online job application.
The Richmond City Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Benefits
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Numerous educational partnerships with local institutions of higher learning providing reduced tuition
- Basic Life Insurance
- Group Health Insurance
- Optional Disability and Family Life Insurance
- Certified V3 Employer
- Direct Deposit
- Optional Deferred Compensation Retirement
- Virginia Retirement System Retirement with Hazardous Duty Supplement for Deputies
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 12 Vacation Days Per Year
- 15 Days Military Leave per Military Fiscal Year
- 15 Days Sick Leave Accrued per Year