Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff I

The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is recruiting qualified applicants for a law enforcement career as a Deputy Sheriff I. We are seeking candidates dedicated to serving the community with honor, respect, and courage. You must have unquestioned integrity and a commitment to serve others in this rewarding profession. Applicants for the position of Deputy Sheriff I should possess exceptional flexibility, with a willingness to work both day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays as assigned. Deputy Sheriffs primarily work in the Office's direct supervision adult Detention Center, which houses approximately 350 adult inmates. Deputies manage inmate living units, handle inmate discipline, respond to inmate requests, supervise inmates' day-to-day activities, and resolve various problems. Other responsibilities of a Deputy Sheriff outside of the Detention Center include service of court papers, warrant execution, courthouse/courtroom security, prisoner transportation, community engagement, and general law enforcement duties within the City of Alexandria. All newly hired Deputy Sheriffs will begin their career working in the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center. Deputies work a 12.5-hour shift of either days or nights. All shifts work approximately 15 days per month, which equals 87.5 hours every two-week pay period. Entry-level salary for deputies is $62,295.74, plus built-in overtime for Detention Center deputies, averaging more than $6,000 per year.

The hiring process for this position consists of the following steps:

• Initial application
• Office orientation
• Aptitude assessment
• Physical assessment
• Polygraph examination
• Psychological examination
• Medical examination
• Comprehensive background investigation
• Sheriff's interview
• Job offer

Failure at any step of the hiring process may result in elimination from the process. The following factors are minimum standards which, if not met, are disqualifying for appointment to the position of Deputy Sheriff I with the Alexandria Sheriff's Office:

1. Must have reached 20 years old at the time of initial application.
2. Must possess a valid driver's license.
3. Must have received a high school diploma or GED.
4. Must be a United States citizen, or lawfully present, and have begun the process of naturalization through USCIS.
5. Must not have been convicted of, nor pled guilty or no contest to, a felony offense, or to an offense committed in another state which would be classified as a felony in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
6. Must not have been convicted, pled guilty, or no contest to any misdemeanor crime involving moral turpitude, a misdemeanor sex offense, or related to domestic violence.
7. Must not be listed as the respondent to a protective order.
8. Must not have been dishonorably discharged from any branch of the United States Military.

The following examples are provided as examples of situations that may be disqualifying and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• False Information
• Evidence that the applicant has willfully provided false or misleading information during the application or screening process, either orally or in writing.
• Discrepancy of information or misinformation given on the background questionnaire or in reference to employment. Information on these forms will be verified through the polygraph examination and the background investigation.
• Any circumstance that causes the applicant to be uninsurable to drive a motor vehicle.
• Dishonorable discharge from any branch of the United States Military.
• Failure to keep an appointment at any step of the hiring process without prior approval from the Sheriff's Office.
• Failure to meet the minimum standards described in this announcement.
• Failure to notify the Office of a change in current address and/or telephone number.
• Behavior(s) that do not necessarily reach the level of severity of the disqualifying information listed above but may still be a basis for rejection after consideration of each case on its individual merits.
• With the exception of a wedding band tattoo on each finger, face, neck, or hand, tattoos are prohibited for applicants but may be waived at the discretion of the Sheriff.

To be considered an ideal candidate, one must meet all minimum qualifications and also possess the proven ability to deal courteously with others and exercise sound judgment and common sense even under stress. You must be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and prepare clear and concise written reports. A deputy will be required to physically perform the required tasks of the position and act quickly, calmly, and effectively in stressful situations.