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Job Title:	DEPUTY SHERIFF I
Salary:	$21.01 - $34.72 Hourly $1,680.80 - $2,777.60 Biweekly $3,641.73 - $6,018.13 Monthly $43,700.80 - $72,217.60 Annually
Job Type:	Full-Time
Location:	Arl. Detention Center - 1435 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington METRO-accessible, Virginia

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This employee works in all areas of the Sheriff's Office and may be assigned to any unit with daily interaction with inmates. New employees are initially assigned to our state of the art direct supervision Detention Facility. Deputies may rotate to other areas based on the needs of the Sheriff's Office. The majority of positions are assigned to the detention facility so the ability to transfer to other areas is minimal. Most employees work 12-hour fixed shifts (including days, nights, weekends and holidays) and 15 days per month. Deputies earn full salary and benefits while training at the Academy. The Detention Facility is accredited by the American Correctional Association (achieved by less than 4% of jails nationwide). Specific duties include supervising and monitoring the daily activities of inmates to include security within housing units, inmate visits, booking/processing, program activities, food service, recreation and general work assignments; managing inmate behavior and using appropriate force as necessary; supervising inmates assigned to Inmate Work Programs; receiving and screening the public seeking admittance to the facility; and processing inmates' personal property and money. Other duties and assignments include: Court Security - secure courtrooms; monitor courts in session; escort prisoners to and from courts and the Detention Facility; perform security checks within the Courthouse; respond to security check problems and Courthouse incidents. Warrant Process: serve legal papers; execute criminal warrants issued by the Court; take individuals into custody; and schedule and execute Court ordered evictions. Transportation: transport inmates and other individuals in custody to/from other correctional facilities, hearings, medical facilities, doctor's appointments. All assignments include writing reports and documenting incidents. The nature of the work necessitates an element of danger and requires physical exertion and the ability to make decisions under stress. Work is performed according to departmental policies and procedures and involves the potential for personal danger. The employee must be able to communicate effectively, solve problems, write concise reports, maintain good physical conditioning, and be able to act quickly and calmly as part of a team under potentially stressful conditions.
Qualification Requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalent At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment or within 3 months of the 21st birthday on the date of application Applicant must be in excellent physical condition Applicant must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application Bondable for handling Commonwealth funds Applicant must possess a valid driver's license from the applicant's place of residence Applicants must be available for emergency calls and standby duty, overtime, and details outside the facility Applicants must be willing to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and fixed 12-hour shifts
Special Requirements:
Employees must successfully complete the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy (NVCJTA) within the first 12 months of employment. Successful completion includes passing all phases of academic, physical (e.g. running, defensive tactics), driving and firearms training. In-service training and firearms qualifications are job requirements throughout employment. The Sheriff's Office incurs considerable financial investment in training a Deputy Sheriff. In return, the Sheriff's Office requires a 24-month commitment from its employees. This 24-month commitment begins after an employee has successfully completed the NVCJTA. If the employee terminates employment within one (1) year after the completion of the NVCJTA, unless such termination is the result of circumstances beyond one's control, the total cost of this training shall be due and payable to Arlington County Sheriff's Office. If the employee terminates employment after one (1) year and before two (2) years after completion of the NVCJTA, a prorated amount of the training costs will be due and payable to the Arlington County Sheriff's Office. All new uniformed (sworn) Sheriff's Office employees must be non-smokers and are required to sign an agreement that they will not smoke on or off the job during their tenure of employment. Most employees work 12-hour fixed shifts (including days, nights, weekends and holidays) and 15 days per month.
Additional Information:
APPLICATION PROCESS On-line applications are not accepted at this time. Applications must be completed at the test site. Primary test site location: Arlington County Courthouse, 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington County, Virginia. Examination Process: The written examination will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis on the following test dates: Saturday, October 3, 2009, Check-in 9:30 a.m., test at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, Check-in at 5:30 p.m., test at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, Check-in 9:30 a.m., test at 10:00 a.m. The examination process takes approximately 3-4 hours and includes meeting minimum qualifications stated above (be sure to bring your driver's license); and passing the Written Test given on the above dates. Electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, PDAs, cameras, etc.) are not allowed in the Courthouse. They may be secured in an adjacent building for a nominal charge. Please note: Applicants who do not pass the written test are eligible to reapply and retest after a six-month waiting period. CHARACTER/BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION & POLYGRAPH Applicants who pass the written test will be given a character/background questionnaire to complete and return within a specified time. The background investigation will be conducted by the Sheriff's Office, after a conditional offer of employment has been made, to include a polygraph examination administered by a licensed/certified polygraph examiner. Incomplete and/or inaccurate information on the background form may be cause for rejection. Candidates who do not successfully complete the background investigation are not normally allowed to re-apply. Background investigations require a good driving record and a clean criminal history. Candidates are unlikely to receive favorable consideration if they have engaged in activities that would support a felony conviction, have misdemeanor convictions for crimes relating to theft, domestic violence, or assault, have recent convictions for D.U.I. or D.W.I. or reckless driving, or multiple convictions for speeding or other moving violations. During the polygraph, applicants will be questioned in the following relevant areas: accuracy of information provided on written applications and related documents; honesty, integrity and reliability of the applicant; criminal and traffic history, either previously detected or undetected; and involvement with illicit drugs. All questions will be discussed with the applicant by the polygraph examiner before the test starts and the applicant will be given the opportunity to clarify any potential problem areas. After a conditional offer of employment has been made, the following may be scheduled: - Photos, fingerprints - conducted by the Sheriff's Office - Psychological Evaluation - conducted by a licensed psychologist - Medical Examination - scheduled with the Occupation Health Clinic - Drug Test - administered by the Arlington Hospital Pathology Laboratory Each candidate must pass each component of the examination process before continuing to the next step. It takes approximately 10-16 weeks to complete the process. After successfully completing all steps, the candidate is placed on an unranked eligible list from which all Deputy Sheriff I vacancies are filled for the duration of the eligible list. New employees are initially appointed as Deputy Sheriff I at $43,700. With satisfactory performance, employees are considered for periodic (step) increases. The probationary period for this position is 18 months. During probation the employee must pass all requirements of the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy (24 week Academy) to receive certifications as a Jailor and Court Security/Civil Process Server and in law enforcement.