Help Wanted

Position Announcement

Law Enforcement Deputy Sheriff

The Appomattox County Sheriff's Office is looking for a qualified candidate for Law Enforcement Deputy Sheriff.

Duties Include, but are not limited to:

Provides law enforcement for Appomattox County;

Be a respresentatve of the sheriff;

Report to shift supervisor and /or other ranking officers;

Answer and investigate complaints of the citizens;

Provides traffic enforcement for Appomattox County;

Conduct criminal investigations and follow up on complaints;

Prepare written reports accurately and timely;

Prepares cases to present and make court appearances as necessary;

Serve civil process and other legal process;

Execute criminal warrants;

Conduct crime prevention patrol to include checking security of buildings;

Preform office maintenance at discretion of a supervisor;

Ensure routine maintenance of assigned vehicle is performed;

Ensure assigned equipment is maintained in operational readiness;

Perform any other duties designated by a supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.Age 21

2.High school graduate or equivalent.

3.Passing a written examination.

4.Passing an extensive background investigation, to include a drug screen

5.Passing an interview.

6.Passing a physical examination

7.Be of good moral character.

8.Any other standards se by law (Virginia Code 15.2-1705) or by policy of the Criminal Justice Services Board.

9.Possess a valid Virginia operator's license

The minimum starting salary for this position in $35,824 annually.

Those interested should apply in person at the Appomattox County Sheiff's Office, 179 Morton Lane, Appomattox, Va. Monday-Friday 8am - 3:30pm. (Applications will be accepted until the position is filled)