Deputy Sheriff/Patrol

King and Queen County Sheriff W.R. Balderson appreciates your interest in a position with our Sheriff's office.  We are seeking goal motivated team members to join the office.  The following are the phases of the interview process to be considered for the position of Deputy Sheriff in our County:

Phase I 

Application and a phone screening interview.

Phase II 

Interview/s with the Sheriff or his designee/s.

Phase III 

Full background investigation.

Phase IV

Conditional offer of employment based on the outcome of the following tests:

(1) Drug testing

(2) Polygraph

(3) Psychological examination

(4) Physical fitness for duty examination will be conducted before your start date.

Phase V  

Acceptance of terms of employment and scheduling start date, orientation, and signing of your contract, if applicable.

Job Description

This a full-time position with fringe benefits. The Deputy Sheriff is a law enforcement position that is a sworn uniformed deputy. Under general supervision, exercises responsibilities for the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare. Exercises independent judgement in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations, exercising safety practices and procedures. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions. Reports to assigned Sergeant or Captain. The King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office will provide the Deputy Sheriff with a take home vehicle and must follow the vehicle take home policy.

Minimum Requirements:

• 20 years and 6 months of age


• Valid Virginia Driver’s License


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• LE certified within 1 year


• CS/CP certified within 1 year of employment
  

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrols an assigned area in a patrol car on assignment for the purpose of observing the area for possible criminal activity or other conditions that could endanger public safety, investigating complaints and enforcing laws; maintains high visibility.

• Investigates crimes, interviews witnesses, complainants and victims; and gathers physical evidence and preserves for court; conducts follow-up investigations as needed.

• Enforces all felony and misdemeanor laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the county of King and Queen.

• Apprehends, arrests and detains criminal suspects and law violators when necessary; follows proper procedures when making arrests.

• Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil and other official papers.

• Serves as a witness in court and provides evidence in court as required.

• Responds to emergency calls such as domestic violence, suicides, robberies, burglaries, kidnappings, assaults and murders; and practices safety procedures in answering and responding to calls.

• Checks residential and commercial property for security as requested; checks on Senior Citizens as requested.

• Assists motorists in various situations as needed.

• Contacts complainants and/or victims of crimes within a reasonable length of time; keeps complainants or victims informed of progress of investigations.

• Investigates and reports fires or other related events; keeps bystanders out of danger; safeguard property and renders first aid in emergency situations.

• Prepares, processes and/or transmits various reports as required.

• Records information concerning event that took place during tour of duty and records such activity in the manner as prescribed by the department.

• Maintains weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition.

• Transports mental patients and prisoners to prescribed locations as necessary.

• Accounts for and transports evidence coming into custody.

• Answers questions asked by the general public, works with juveniles and adults in related matters; refers public to person or agencies which can provide further assistance as required.

• Works under stressful, high-risk conditions.

• Takes decisions at the crime scenes which many be centered around life-or-death situations; decisions are based on the safest procedures to be followed to ensure safety to individuals involved and fellow officers/members of EMS.

• Performs special projects as directed by the Sheriff.

• Watches for wanted or missing person and lost children; administers first aid to the injured in emergency cases; and reports stray animals as necessary.

• Attends shift meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required to remain certified and knowledgeable for operations and promote job performance.

• Attends required periodic training sessions and seminars; participates in required physical fitness activities.

• Maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms and evasive action/driving skills.

• Takes active charge in serious or unusual situations.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The position of Deputy Sheriff is inherently a high stress and physically demanding position. All sworn staff must complete a basic course and maintain skills and physical fitness. The King & Queen County Sheriff’s Office requires the law fit course to be completed prior to hiring. The following activities are expected of all sworn Deputy Sheriffs:

• Sit or stand for long periods of time for 4-8 hours.


• High level of stress for 8-12 hours’ daily.


• Bend, reach, climb, and run is often a function completed daily.


• Lift 25-30 pounds regularly.


• Lift 50+ pounds occasionally.


• Data entry and clerical work for 4-8 hours.


• Effect arrests and the inherent danger that may occur is a daily risk.

Employee Benefits

King and Queen County is proud to provide our full-time employees with the following comprehensive benefits package.  This schedule serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions.  If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.

Medical Insurance 

(Employer paid health benefits with no employee contribution for the employee).

Health Savings Account (Employer makes monthly contributions to your account)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Leave Benefits

The County recognizes the many diverse needs of employees that require time off from work.  The following types of leave are provided to employees to assist with that work-life balance:

Annual Leave

Personal Leave 
14 Paid Holiday Days 
Family Medical Leave (FMLA)
Civil Leave
Military Leave (in accordance with the Code of Virginia and United States Code)
Volunteer Leave (8 hours per calendar year)
Bereavement Leave

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered through Sentara Health and is free to all County employees and their household members.  It is a confidential program that is designed to help employees and their households resolve personal problems that can impact their job performance.  The EAP provides the employee with an assessment of the problem, consultations and referrals are provided when appropriate.

Educational Benefits

Virginia 529 College Savings Plan

Virginia Retirement Plan

King and Queen County participates in the Virginia Retirement System 

King and Queen County is an equal employment opportunity employer.