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Deputy Sheriff (Courts) (PT)

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Part-time On-site 7d ago

Location:

Spotsylvania, VA, US

Company:

Spotsylvania County offers a range of public services to enhance the quality of life for its residents.

Summary:

The Deputy Sheriff (Courts) role involves performing court security duties and enforcing laws within the courthouse. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma.

Job Description:

Deputy Sheriff (Courts) (PT)

Salary

$26.43 - $44.93 Hourly

Location

Spotsylvania, VA

Job Type

Regular Part-Time (Non-Exempt)

Job Number

02413

Department

Sheriff - Courts/Civil

Opening Date

05/22/2025

Closing Date

6/5/2025 12:00 AM Eastern

Special Duties & Responsibilities
  • Serves civil and criminal documents.
  • Serves as court Bailiff and ensures safety, security and orderly behavior in courts.
  • Assists persons who are in physical or mental danger.
  • Reads, comprehends, and interprets legal and non-legal documents.
  • Engages in public relations and community service activities and events to promote a positive image for the Sheriff's Office and to build cooperative and collaborative relationships with the community.
  • Responds to questions from the public with regard to all issues concerning public safety and correct procedures and processes.
  • Accompany suspects and / or prisoners in custody.
  • Participates in special public information programs as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Training & Experience

*For current Virginia DCJS certified members.*

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Must be 21 years or older of age.

Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license.

Must obtain the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Court / Civil Law process officer within one (1) year of hire.

Special Requirements
  • Knowledge of modern Court Security practices, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of local, State and federal laws relative to civil and criminal processes.
  • Knowledge of the content and purpose of legal papers and the practices involved in serving them.
  • Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.
  • Ability to apply interpretation of laws to specific situations.
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
  • Ability to present court testimony effectively.
  • Ability to exercise tact and firmness in contact with the general public.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
  • Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
  • Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments and/or directions to subordinates or assistants.
  • Ability to read Department policies and operating procedures; State and County Codes and laws; manuals; reports, records and memorandums.
  • Ability to prepare incident reports, vehicle maintenance requests, warrants, parking tickets, general correspondence, offense report forms, etc., using prescribed formats.
  • Ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
  • Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently using law enforcement terminology.
  • Ability to utilize mathematical formulas. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Must be able to utilize decimals and percentages.
  • Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when responding to reports of criminal activity, public disputes, and emergency situations.

The following programs offered by Spotsylvania County provide our employees with benefits that promote employee health, well-being and financial stability, now and in the future. The County's variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs* include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Insurance Plans
Life Insurance Opt-Out Program
Paid Holidays Paid Leave
Sick Leave Bank
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Tuition Assistance Program
Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation - 457 Plans
*Some benefits are exclusive to full-time employees. To learn more, please contact the Department of Human Resources.