Certified and Non-Certified Deputy Sheriff

Amelia, VA
Amelia County Sheriff

Every position at the Sheriff’s Office is a highly visible, critical, public safety job. You must make a commitment to the profession as the work requires long hours, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Fulfilling the responsibilities of the job requires you to remain calm, be restrained in your actions both verbally and physically, and constantly concerned with the welfare of others. This is a highly responsible position that involves networking with the community and the protection of life and property.

Deputy Requirements

  • U.S. citizen of 21 years of age and over
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Excellent moral character
  • Exemplary driver history and current valid operators license
  • Pass in depth background check
  • Physical condition compatible to law enforcement rigors
  • Able to pass State mandated training requirements
  • Able to work rotating shifts, week-ends, holidays
  • Previous military/law enforcement experience a plus
  • Willing to relocate to Amelia County