JAIL DEPUTY

Jail Deputy

County of Culpeper

$56,197.21 - $74,461.30 Annually

County of Culpeper, VA

Full Time

Job Number : 2113-2025-1015

Department : Jail

Division : JAIL DIVISION

Opening Date : 10 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Responsible for providing law enforcement services to the jail to preserve public peace, protect lives, and rights of the public. Supervises inmates and oversees the safety of the jail population and anyone visiting the jail. Trains staff in essential job duties.

Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensures the activities of the jail are conducted in an orderly fashion and that inmates in the jail behave appropriately; Deputy takes appropriate action with inmates who become disruptive to other inmates and staff
• Deputy participation involves, but is not limited to : booking and releasing inmates, maintaining security of the facility, escorting inmates within and / or outside the secure confines of the jail
• Monitor activity of the inmates, inspecting cells, and reporting infractions accordingly
• Serves as FTO, Firearms Instructor, Defense Tactics Instructor, Taser Instructor, and other general classes helping the jail to operate effectively

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Qualifications

Education and Experience : Education equivalent to a high school diploma. Must pass the State Jail Officers Academy test and maintain DCJS certification and firearms usage. Special Qualifications : Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check. Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license. Must pass a mandated physical examination. Must not be a convicted criminal. Virginia State Jail Basic certified preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Working Conditions & Disclaimer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as heavy. Duties may involve running or physical confrontations when apprehending suspects, preventing crime, and / or resolving domestic or public disputes, and may involve moving objects in excess of 100 lbs. Must have the ability to perform skilled coordinated movements, firearms and other law enforcement equipment. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors, textures, and sounds. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Must be able to work flexible shift hours and overtime. WORK ENVIRONMENT Essential functions are regularly performed in the county jail. Work may be performed in any environment needed for the purpose of public peace, protecting lives, property, and rights of the public, and enforcing statutory law and municipal ordinances. May be required to work in stressful and sometimes life-threatening conditions. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle under normal and emergency conditions and work in adverse weather.

Disclaimer The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. General Sign-off : The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.

Benefits

Full-time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program.

The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee's annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit. Additional coverage may be purchased. The County offers two (2) medical plans : an HMO & an HSA. The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents. The County follows the state calendar for paid holidays. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office, or department in which an individual is employed. The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases. This does not apply to Culpeper Human Services. The County offers basic income protection in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. The County pays for this coverage for all VRS members. The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. This coverage is provided for a nominal cost to employees covered under VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plan. This coverage is provided at no cost to all employees covered under the VRS Hybrid plan. The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held