Deputy Sheriff

MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BUILD A CAREER. SERVE WITH PURPOSE.Become a Deputy Sheriff with the Newport News Sheriff's OfficeLooking for More Than Just a Job?At the Newport News Sheriff's Office, you'll find a career built on purpose, professionalism, and opportunity. As a Deputy Sheriff, you'll play an essential role in public safety while building a future with competitive pay, outstanding benefits, paid training, and opportunities for advancement.Whether you're starting your career, transitioning from military service, or looking for a place to grow professionally, Team NNSO is committed to helping you succeed.WHY APPLICANTS ARE CHOOSING TEAM NNSO• Starting Salary: $58,544• Up to $5,750 Sign-On Bonus• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Certified Lateral Transfers• One of the Best Salary & Benefits Packages in Hampton Roads• Paid Training Before, During, and After the Academy• No Experience Required - Paid Academy Training Provided• Accelerated Hiring Process• Work Only 14 Days Per Month• Every Other Weekend Off• No Rotating Shifts• Clear Paths for Career Advancement? WHY CHOOSE THE NEWPORT NEWS SHERIFF'S OFFICE?When you join Team NNSO, you're joining an agency that invests in its people and supports professional growth throughout your career.• Military Times "Best for Vets Employer" - 9-Time Recipient• The Only Law Enforcement Agency in Hampton Roads to Earn This Recognition• Paid Academy Training• Professional Development Opportunities• Uniforms, Equipment, and Duty Gear Provided• Leadership That Invests in Employee Success• A Professional Team Environment Built on Respect, Service, and ExcellenceThis isn't just a job.It's a career where your work matters and your future is valued.?? A SCHEDULE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR LIFEToday's workforce wants meaningful work without sacrificing personal time.At NNSO, we believe you can have both.Enjoy:• 12-Hour Assigned Day or Night Shifts• No Rotating Schedules• Work Approximately 14 Days Each Month• Every Other Weekend Off• More Time for Family, Friends, Hobbies, Education, and Personal GoalsBecause serving your community should not mean sacrificing time with your family and the people who matter most.WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A DEPUTY SHERIFFNo two days are the same.Deputy Sheriffs perform a variety of critical public safety responsibilities while helping maintain the safe and professional operation of the Sheriff's Office.Responsibilities May Include:• Supervising and ensuring the safety and security of inmates• Processing and classifying inmates entering the facility• Maintaining courtroom security as a Bailiff• Transporting inmates safely and professionally• Serving civil process and court orders• Conducting facility inspections and security checks• Monitoring operations through security and surveillance systems• Responding to emergencies and critical incidents• Providing first aid and CPR when needed• Participating in community outreach and public safety initiatives• Working alongside dedicated professionals committed to public serviceGain Experience Across Multiple AreasDeputies have opportunities to serve in:• Jail Operations• Court Services• Civil Process• Specialized Assignments• Leadership and Promotional OpportunitiesThe experience you gain at NNSO creates a strong foundation for long-term career growth and advancement.PAY, BENEFITS & RETIREMENTFinancial Security• Competitive Salary• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)• Deputy Sheriff Retirement Eligibility at Age 50 with 25 Years of Service• 457 Deferred Compensation and ICMA Retirement Options• Additional Earning OpportunitiesHealth & Wellness Benefits• Medical Insurance• Dental Insurance• Vision Coverage• Prescription Coverage• Flexible Spending Accounts• Life Insurance• Employee Assistance Program• On-Site Fitness CenterPaid Leave & Employee Protection• Paid Personal Leave• Paid Medical Leave• Military Leave• Bereavement Leave• Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)• Short-Term Disability• Long-Term DisabilityAdditional Benefits• Paid Academy Training• Uniform Allowance• Agency-Issued Equipment and Duty Gear• Employee Recognition Programs• Line-of-Duty Benefits• Credit Union Membership Access• Pre-Tax Savings ProgramsREADY TO START SOMETHING MEANINGFUL?If you're looking for a career where you can:? Serve with professionalism and integrity? Build a stable and rewarding future? Join a respected public safety organization? Develop new skills and advance your career? Make a positive impact in your community every dayThen it's time to join a team that values your service, invests in your future, and supports your success.APPLY TODAY AND JOIN TEAM NNSOBecome a Deputy Sheriff with the Newport News Sheriff's OfficeMAKE A DIFFERENCE. BUILD A CAREER. SERVE WITH PURPOSE.• Starting Salary: $58,544• Up to $5,750 Sign-On Bonus• $10,000 Lateral Transfer Bonus• Work Only 14 Days Per Month• Every Other Weekend Off• Paid Academy Training• Outstanding Benefits & RetirementJoin a team that values service, invests in its people, and supports your success. Apply today.Team NNSO Is Hiring Now.REQUIREMENTSMust be a citizen of the United States.Requires an acceptable background check and acceptable credit check.Meet all federal, state and local requirements to carry a firearm.Have never been dishonorably discharged from any of the armed forces of the United States.Requires a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.Have a High School Diploma or GED Certificate.The Newport News Sheriff's Office has one of the BEST Salary and Benefits packages for our Deputies and their family in Hampton Roads. For the 9th time, we are the only Law Enforcement agency in Hampton Roads to be voted as a Best for Vets Employer. Our Deputy Sheriffs work assigned 12-hour shifts days or nights (no rotating shifts), work 14 days a month and are off every other weekend! Our accelerated hiring process gets you Paid training before, during and after the academy. Apply now to start your Law Enforcement career!Compensation details: 58544 Yearly SalaryPI2a278291a667-26289-41646509