Deputy Sheriff

Arlington County Government • Arlington, VA

1d • $67,018 - $113,152 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arlington County Sheriff's Office is nationally recognized for Excellence and awarded re-accreditation by the American Correctional Association Commission (ACA). They are accepting applications for testing for Deputy Sheriff positions. To participate in testing, candidates must apply through the provided system. Applications are reviewed daily, and those meeting selection criteria will receive email notifications for testing sessions. A valid email address is required for communication regarding testing and the hiring process. Employees in these positions work in all areas of the Sheriff's Office and may be assigned to any unit with daily interaction with inmates. New employees are initially assigned to the state-of-the-art direct supervision Detention Facility. Deputies may rotate to other areas based on the needs of the Sheriff's Office, though the majority of positions are in the detention facility, making transfers to other areas minimal. Most employees work 12-hour fixed shifts (including days, nights, weekends, and holidays) and 15 days per month. Deputies earn full salary and benefits while training at the Academy. The Detention Facility is accredited by the American Correctional Association, an achievement held by less than 4% of jails nationwide.

Requirements

• Must apply through the system.
• Must have a valid email address.
• Must thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• DCJS certified (for former sworn staff returning)

Responsibilities

• Work in all areas of the Sheriff's Office.
• May be assigned to any unit with daily interaction with inmates.
• Initially assigned to the direct supervision Detention Facility.
• May rotate to other areas based on the needs of the Sheriff's Office.
• Work 12-hour fixed shifts (including days, nights, weekends and holidays) and 15 days per month.

Benefits

• $5,000.00 sign-on bonus for new hires ($2,500.00 at hire, $2,500.00 at completion of Field Officer Training, no contract required).
• $10,000.00 sign-on bonus for former sworn staff gone for 12 months and still DCJS certified upon return (3-year contract required, bonus can be split into two payments).
• $15,000.00 sign-on bonus for lateral transfer from another certified agency (no academy required, 3-year contract required, bonus can be split into two payments).
• Full salary and benefits while training at the Academy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed