Deputy- Patrol Division
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Applications at this time are being accepted until jobs are filled.
The completed application can be dropped off in person, mailed ,emailed, or faxed to (804) 556-5672 . The email address can be located on the bottom of the application. The mailing address can be located on the top of the application.
Please visit our website at Goochland County Sheriff's Office (www.goochlandsheriff.com) if you would like to fill out the application electronically.
Applicants must be:
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Successfully pass a written test
- Successfully complete physical agility test
- Successfully pass an oral review board
- Successfully pass a polygraph examination
- Successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation
- Successfully complete a physical exam
- Interview with the Sheriff
- Successfully pass a psychological test (if required)
*Excellent benefits package and a take-home car if the applicant meets the requirements.
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK
- Under direction - provides law enforcement services and protection for our community, Goochland County
- On an assigned shift - operates a patrol vehicle to enforce violations of traffic laws,
- suspicious activities, and disturbances of law.
- Takes appropriate action upon observation of these activities
- Provides courtroom security
- Performs civil process services
- Must be able to wear a mask
- Does related work as required; works under regular supervision
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES (not all-inclusive; must be prepared to complete other duties as assigned)
- Patrols an assigned area to enforce traffic and criminal law and suspicious activity
- Responds to radio calls for service
- Handles domestic disturbances and a variety of citizen complaints
- Conducts criminal investigations
- Prepares detailed reports
- Testifies in court
- Assists disabled motorists, investigates vehicle crashes, and directs traffic as necessary
- Assists other agencies as necessary
- Ensures the security and order of courtrooms prior to and during court sessions; removes unruly individuals from the courtroom.
Searches courtroom for contraband and inmates for unauthorized possession prior to court appearance.
- Transports and supervises prisoners to and from court, secures in holding cells
- Transports prisoners to other jails and institutions
- Carries out all orders of the court
- Serves summonses, notices, warrants, and capiases
- Flexibility in work schedule in order to be 'on-call' at times outside of regular shift
- Makes arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints
- Subdues resisting suspects using appropriate weapons, maneuvers, and other approved self-defense methods.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Working knowledge of modern police methods, practices, and procedures
- Knowledgeable of applicable federal, state, and county laws and ordinances
- Knowledgeable of the County’s geography and the location of important buildings andlandmarks
Knowledgeable of the Sheriff’s Office’s Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations, and Executive orders. Skilled in handling a variety of stressful and dangerous situations, guiding involved parties toward positive resolutions Skilled in interviewing techniques.
- Skilled in the preparation of detailed reports
- Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public
- Ability to rapidly analyze situations and make sound decisions with due regard to
surrounding hazards and circumstances, while adopting quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
The following are disqualifiers for employment with this agency. If any of these items apply, please do not submit an application:
- Use of any illegal substances, such as cocaine, heroin, or LSD, anabolic steroids, and Adderall on case-by-case basis
- Conviction of domestic assault
- A driving history that reflects an accumulation of more than five penalty points on applicant's DMV record. (In the case of out-of-state driving records, convictions will be assessed against the Virginia driving point violation system.)
- Evidence of continual or unexplained poor financial responsibilities, such as a credit history of unjustifiable late payments or debts, wage garnishments, civil judgments, or bankruptcy.
- Indications of dishonesty or of thefts by an applicant, or any other behavior that would bring discredit to the Sheriff’s Office.
- Commission of undetected crimes that are recent, serious, or repetitive in nature.
Ability to maintain physical agility and endurance General knowledge of court procedures Ability to exercise tact and judgment in handling visitors of the court and in maintainingthe behavior of prisoners Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms Knowledge of the geography of the county. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEAny combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from highschool.If the applicant is not currently certified in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the applicant will berequired to complete the Law Enforcement Basic Academy followed by successfully completinga field training program.If the applicant is currently certified in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the applicant will berequired to successfully complete a field training program.About Goochland County Sheriff's OfficeVision: The Vision of the Goochland County Sheriff's Office is to be an extraordinary problem-solving law enforcement agency by working collaboratively with all Goochland residents and businesses to provide for the safest and most secure community in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mission: The men and women of the Goochland County Sheriff's Office will always strive to provide efficient public safety services to all residents, businesses and visitors to Goochland County while exhibiting exceptional character, competence, open communication. Values: * We value our sworn oath to protect & serve all residents, businesses and visitors to Goochland County. * We value our Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. *We value the Constitutions of the United States, and the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as the system of laws that govern us. *We value the entire Goochland County community and the diversity of the people we serve. * We value treating others as we would want our own family to be treated which drives our interaction with all residents, businesses and visitors to Goochland County. * We value organizational excellence. * We value an environment in which individuals strive as a team for superior professional performance in order to achieve our organizational mission and objectives. Related keywords: police officer, law enforcement, deputy sheriff, sheriff
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
