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PATROL DEPUTY (CD)

PATROL DEPUTY (CD)

Government JobsHanover, VA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Deputy Sheriff

The Hanover County Sheriff's Office is seeking candidates for current and future Deputy Sheriff positions. In partnership with our community, the members of the Sheriff's Office promise to provide all citizens with the highest degree of protection for their lives and property, and to develop community responsibility at reducing crime and enhancing safety through problem-solving tactics, thereby creating an environment where crime cannot flourish. Starting annual salary is $63,345 plus excellent benefits.

Qualified candidates will receive an email notification to sign up for the written examination. Those who successfully complete the written exam will complete the obstacle course and will be scheduled for a panel interview on the same day. The testing date for this applicant pool is as follows :

Thursday, December 4, 2025, 9AM

More information on the recruitment process can be found by visiting Career Opportunities | Hanover County Sheriff, VA. For additional questions, please contact the HCSO Personnel Division at 804-365-4276, or by emailing sopersonnel@hanovercounty.gov.

General Description : This is a sworn position. The incumbent provides law enforcement services and protection for the Hanover County community. This work involves an element of personal danger.

Organization : The Deputy Sheriff position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Plan (CD). The Deputy Sheriff has six (6) levels ranging from Deputy Sheriff to Deputy Sheriff Corporal. The Deputy Sheriff reports to a Lieutenant and supervises no staff.

Essential Functions :

  • Patrols an assigned area and detects violations of traffic and criminal law and suspicious activity.
  • Responds to radio calls for service.
  • Serves warrants and makes arrests.
  • Handles domestic disturbances and a variety of citizen complaints.
  • Directs traffic as necessary.
  • Investigates automobile accidents and assists disabled motorists.
  • Conducts criminal investigations.
  • Testifies in court.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions : A. Hazards

Interaction with people during stressful and dangerous situations

B. Environment

Field

C. Physical Effort

Must be able to maintain physical agility and endurance at all times

D. Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Working knowledge of modern police methods, practices and procedures and applicable Federal, State and County laws and ordinances. Knowledgeable of the County's geography and the location of important buildings and landmarks. Knowledgeable of the Sheriff's Office's standard operating procedures, rules and regulations, and executive orders, preferred. Skilled in the operation and handling of law enforcement equipment. Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions and to rapidly analyze situations and make sound decisions. Ability to maintain physical agility and endurance.

Education, Experience and Training : High school diploma or equivalent, required. Experience in handling stressful and dangerous situations and managing them toward positive resolutions, preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and / or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions :

Serves at the will of the Sheriff

Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting

Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License or the ability to obtain one

Twelve-month probationary period

Pre-employment Physical Examination / Drug Test / Agility test, and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter

Shift work, including weekends, nights and holidays

Work beyond normal work schedule

Essential staff designation

Must wear uniform

The Investigators are subject to the department's on-call procedures.

Special Instructions to Applicants : PLEASE DO NOT ADD ANY ATTACHMENTS TO YOUR APPLICATION.

The Selection Process includes successful completion of the following :

  • 21 years of age or older by academy graduation
  • U.S citizen
  • Minimum vision of 20 / 100 correctable to 20 / 40
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license (must obtain of a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire)
  • Passing score on written test
  • Panel Interview
  • Comprehensive background investigation
  • Polygraph examination
  • Interview with the Sheriff
  • Physical exam / drug test
  • Psychological evaluation
  • Physical agility test
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