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Deputy Sheriff - Court Services

Stafford County
Stafford, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Job Description

$26.31/hour or $54,735.82 with no prior experience.

50% credit given for years of DCJS Jail service and 1:1 for LE service

Full salary range for this position is $54,735.82 - $103,400.34

Please clickhereto review automatic disqualifiers for this position

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

Performs responsible protective services work including enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, serving civil papers, ensuring the safety of the public, testifying in court, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and performing other duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

  • Ensuring courtroom security; serving civil process legal papers; supervising and transporting prisoners; preparing and maintaining files and records; assisting with other legal services.
  • Serves summons, notices, court orders, notices, attachments, claims and deliveries, ejections, executions, capias and other legal papers;
  • Transports prisoners and mental cases;
  • Makes arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints;
  • Subdues resisting suspects using weapons and maneuvers and other approved self-defense methods;
  • Inventories personal property, holds Sheriff's sales;
  • Testifies in court;
  • Ensures the security and order of courtrooms prior to and during court sessions;
  • Transports and supervises the movements of prisoners to and from court;
  • Removes unruly individuals from the courtroom;
  • Responds and carries out all orders of the judge;
  • Checks court calendar, ensures availability of witnesses, jurors, plaintiffs and defendants;
  • Escorts jurors to and from the courtroom;
  • Searches courtroom and prisoners for contraband;
  • Receives and processes civil papers and maintains appropriate records;
  • Assists patrol deputies as required;
  • Prepares periodic reports;
  • Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures; 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 surrounding 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 this link for academy dates.

The successful applicant must complete law enforcement physical agility 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 bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Please click here 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.

01

I have read and understand the automatic disqualifiers, linked in the position description or click here, and attest that the automatic disqualifiers do not apply to me?

  • Yes
  • No

02

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 sentence

  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you at least 21 years of age or will reach 21 prior to academy graduation? (academy dates listed on Sheriff’s Office Recruiting page)

  • Yes
  • No

04

Are you a United States citizen (Code of Virginia requirement)?

  • Yes
  • No

05

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

  • Yes
  • No

06

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

  • Yes
  • No

07

Do you have a valid driver's license?

  • Yes
  • No

08

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 including date/timeframe.

09

Do you hold a current Virginia DCJS law enforcement certification (road patrol not armed/unarmed security)?

  • Yes
  • No

10

Do you hold a Law Enforcement Certification from another state?

  • Yes
  • No

11

Are you currently under contract with another law enforcement agency?

  • Yes
  • No

12

Are you a veteran of the United States Military?

  • Yes
  • No

13

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 from employment. Rather such factors as age and date of conviction, seriousness and nature of the crime, and rehabilitation will be considered). If yes, please provide details, including date/timeframe.

14

How did you hear about this position?

  • Sheriff's Office Website
  • Stafford County Website
  • Referral
  • Job/Career Fair
  • College Career Center
  • Advertisement (i.e. Indeed)
  • VEC
  • Social Media (i.e. Facebook)
  • Recruiter
  • Family Friend
  • Other

15

If You Were Referred By An Employee Of The Sheriff’s Office Or Stafford County Please Provide The Name Of That Individual

  • Required Question

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