Deputy Sheriff - Court Security

Performs specialized law enforcement work in the care and security of inmates in the holding area of the York County Courthouse. Ensures the security of inmates and Courthouse, and when transporting inmates for court appearances. Serves civil processes in the County of York and the City of Poquoson. Serves as Bailiff in a Court of Law, opening court, maintaining order, and ensuring security of inmates.

Employee is subject to the normal hazards associated with law enforcement work. Works wherever needed, both indoors and outdoors; is exposed to a variety of hot and cold temperatures and may be, at times, exposed to hazardous incidents, and other dangerous situations; may be required to walk, run, climb, crawl, bend, pull, push, or lift and balance on less than ideal terrain; is exposed to wide variety of noise levels, which at times can be quite high; training is carried out at both indoor and outdoor training locations.

Job responsibilities may include any of the following, depending on the incumbent’s functional assignment. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of job functions, but a representative sample of the type and level of work that is expected in this position. In addition, Deputy Sheriffs may be rotated among the different assignments to include patrol, schools, etc. as organizational needs dictate, and for cross-training purposes, after obtaining mandatory training.

Secures inmates in the holding area while awaiting trial; fingerprints and photographs sentenced inmates; transports inmates to and from the holding area to the courtrooms; ensures that inmates are searched.

Patrols courthouse; inspects the courthouse on a daily basis; ensures security of facility and maintains order; maintains security at the front entrance of the courthouse by processing visitors through a metal detector, and x-ray machine; inspects for weapons and contraband.

Maintains a variety of logs; files court documents.

Receives and responds to a variety of telephone inquiries.

Monitors visitor log book and supervises visiting hours.

Transports inmates to other facilities and to and from court.

Serves as a bailiff in a courtroom setting; opens court; maintains order in the courtroom; maintains custody of prisoner from the jail or the court; ensures paperwork is delivered from the Jail and Sheriff's office.

Supervises clean-up and maintenance of holding area.

Coordinates inmate/attorney conferences.

Fingerprints individuals for weapons permits, and as directed.

Performs criminal record checks.

Serves legal process to citizens of York County and the City of Poquoson.

Conducts evictions as necessary.

Supports patrol units with road calls as needed.

Assists with tours of the courthouse.

Assumes responsibility as a Dispatcher, as necessary.

Performs traffic stops as required and answers various calls when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must pass the combined corrections academy program through an accredited academy within 1 year of employment. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Required to qualify annually on Sheriff’s Office Firearms Qualification Course, and must maintain DCJS Combined Corrections Certification.

Supplemental Information

Some knowledge of the geography and layout of the County.

Some knowledge of civil and criminal statutes on which charges and arrests are based.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and to write clear, comprehensive reports.

Ability to handle sensitive public contacts, and the ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously, but firmly when necessary.

Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action based on surrounding hazards and circumstances.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a two-way radio, typewriter, calculator, copier, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle and operate a variety of firearms, which involves gripping. Pushing and pulling may be required when making arrests, if there is resistance to arrest. Must be able to carry duty belt, other weapons, and evidence equipment. There is occasional lifting and/or carrying of tires and debris, or of individuals in a rescue effort. The ability to run and scale walls and stairs is necessary when in foot pursuit.