Deputy Sheriff – Court Security

Abingdon, VA
Washington County Sheriff

Salary: $15 uncertified $18 certified

Position Summary:

Serves as a sworn law enforcement deputy of the Sheriff’s Office; work is performed in accordance with applicable regulations and directions of state and federal laws; incumbent ensures a safe and secure courtroom environment in order to conduct judicial hearings and trials.

Essential Functions:

  • Ensures the security and integrity of the open courtroom.
  • Prevents any disruptions or distractions against the peace, dignity, and decorum of the court(s).
  • Reviews all incident reports and other documentation to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Checks court dockets to guarantee attendance by all summoned for court appearance.
  • Protects the judge, all court officers, jurors, and attending citizens.
  • Notifies the Transportation Division of any transport orders and records them in the log.
  • Extensive working knowledge of federal, state and local laws that may pertain to a given assignment.
  • Extensive working knowledge of Sheriff’s Office policy, procedures and methods.
  • Ability to observe and mentally record events, impressions, identities, and other observations.
  • Ability to visually distinguish colors and details.
  • Ability to impartially exercise independent judgment in the performance of duties.
  • Ability to take notes and to completely and accurately describe factual information regarding an incident.
  • Ability to successfully complete all required training.
  • Ability to endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted by hostile individuals without responding inappropriately.
  • Ability to perform searches of persons, vehicles, buildings, areas, and articles by feeling, observing, hearing, and smelling.
  • Ability to perform any other duties as assigned.
  • Serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED – an associate’s degree from an accredited community or junior college preferred;
  • Must be a citizen of the United States;
  • Have no background or record of any criminal conviction;
  • Must be of exemplary ethical reputation;
  • Must possess a valid Virginia Operator’s License with no major convictions within the preceding five year period;
  • Must be able to satisfactorily pass a thorough background investigation; must be in a physical condition which does not limit, in any way, activities necessary and/or inherent to law enforcement operations.
  • Must be Jail or Road Certified.

https://www.washcova.com/job/deputy-sheriff-court-security/