Deputy Sheriff

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

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.

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