Deputy Sheriff

County of Roanoke Virginia•Salem, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Sheriff performs routine protective services work in the County Jail, the Roanoke County Courthouse Complex, or the administrative division. In Corrections, the role provides care for inmates and maintains jail security. Duties include processing inmates into custody, conducting security checks and cell searches, reviewing mail, transporting inmates, attending to their needs, maintaining logs, supervising cleaning details, and monitoring people entering and leaving the jail. In Court Services, the role maintains courthouse security by screening entrants, searching courthouse locations for contraband or security risks, supervising and escorting inmates, maintaining logs, and serving civil and criminal papers. Deputy Sheriff I may be assigned to corrections, court services, or administrative divisions and may perform various duties within those divisions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Virginia driver's license with a good driving record.
Must be a United States citizen and at least 21 years of age.
Must complete the minimum training standards required by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
Must pass a criminal history background search with acceptable results.
General knowledge of civil and criminal law, court procedures, County Jail rules and procedures, and institutions and management practices related to the care and custody of prisoners.
Ability to handle interpersonal relationships, follow oral and written instructions, and prepare records and reports.
Ability to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in public and personal contact work, preferably related to law enforcement activities.

Responsibilities

Process inmates into custody, search prisoners, take charge of personal property, and provide clothing, bedding, eating utensils, and information about institutional rules and regulations.
Conduct periodic security checks of inmates in assigned areas.
Maintain logs of inmate movement throughout the facility.
Search cells periodically for contraband.
Review incoming and outgoing mail.
Monitor people entering and leaving the jail.
Supervise cleaning details in assigned areas.
Transport inmates as required and attend to their special needs.
Process courthouse entrants through security screening.
Maintain courtroom control and prevent disruptions.
Protect judges, court officials, witnesses, jurors, and others in the courtroom from hostile acts.
Supervise, escort, transport, restrain, and control prisoners.
Process prisoners, delayed-confinement persons, and juveniles.
Serve civil and criminal papers.
Conduct interior and exterior security searches of the courthouse.