Amherst County, Virginia

FIELD DEPUTY

The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is continuously accepting applications for the position of full-time Field Deputy. Salary starts at $45,190 for full-time (no certification). Benefits include participation in the Virginia Retirement System, generous leave package, and subsidized health insurance.

Applicants must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Virginia operator's license, successfully complete a polygraph examination, and submit to an extensive background investigation.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

•  Operates a patrol vehicle to observe for violations of laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances; responds to calls for service; investigates crimes and accidents; makes arrests; testifies in court
•  Performs assigned court service and security duties; operates metal detector; executes judge’s orders and direction
•  Transports prisoners, detainees, mental patients, etc. to appointments, court, etc. as assigned
•  Interviews victims and witnesses; secures property and evidence
•  Prepares detailed reports on activities and assignments
•  Serves civil process and criminal arrest warrants and a variety of other court papers and directions
•  Performs various K-9 related duties; cares for assigned animal; searches vehicles; tracks suspects
•  Performs various school resource duties; works with teenagers, parents and school officials; presents programs at high school
•  Performs various inmate detention and security duties; supervises trustees; transports inmates to and from court
•  May be required to be on-call
•  Performs related tasks as required

Applications may be picked up in person OR downloaded here.