Deputy Sheriff

Job Description

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. We are accepting applications on a continual basis and will notify candidates of the opportunity to attend the first component of our selection process when it is scheduled.

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 $60,767.46, plus built-in overtime for Detention Center deputies averaging more than $6,000 per year.

Application Review Schedule
This position is advertised on a continuous basis. Applications for this position will be reviewed on a bi-weekly schedule and qualified applicants will be contacted to begin the hiring process.

What You Should Bring
Integrity – The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office believes that integrity is central to everything we do and is key to maintaining the trust of our citizens, colleagues, and criminal justice partners.
Respect – We protect the dignity of others and value human life above all else.
Excellence – We strive to do the best we can in everything we do.
Accountability – We are accountable to the citizens we serve, those committed to the care of the Sheriff, and our colleagues.
Flexibility – The dynamic nature of the work of a Deputy Sheriff requires candidates to be flexible in both their schedule and work assignments in order to assist with achieving Office objectives

present and have begun the process of naturalization through USCIS.
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.
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.
Must not be listed as the respondent to a protective order.
Must not have been dishonorably discharged from any branch of the United States Military.

The following examples are provided as examples of situations which 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 which 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 of 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) which 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.

The Ideal Candidate

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.

If you have any questions, or need to request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact our recruitment team via email (asorecruiting@alexandriava.gov) or by telephone at 703-746-5009, weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.