Deputy Sheriff

Company: Spotsylvania County, VA

Location: —

Clearance Required: —

Salary: $60,763.30 - $103,297.61 Annually

Description

Under general supervision, performs general law enforcement work in order to preserve public peace and order; to protect lives, property and rights of the public, and to enforce the laws of the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the County of Spotsylvania. Assures appropriate custody and control of prisoners; protects and assists the courts and serves civil process. Work involves patrolling County streets and neighborhoods to deter crime or apprehend and/or arrest violators or suspects; responds to calls for law enforcement assistance and gathers information for criminal investigations. A Deputy may be assigned to any division of the Sheriff’s Office as needed. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work.

Requirements

Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices, and procedures. Knowledge of local, State and federal laws relative to civil and criminal processes. Has considerable knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways and the geographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the County. Knowledge of the content and purpose of legal papers and the practices involved in serving them. Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment. Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices, and procedures. Closing date: Continuous.