Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $56,392
Deputy Sheriff Recruit
Portsmouth, VA
Starting Salary: $56,392 (with increase after 13 months)
Full-Time | Rotating 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend Off
The Portsmouth Sheriffs Office is hiring!
Looking to launch a meaningful career in law enforcement? Join a team that values service, professionalism, and community. We're seeking motivated individuals to become Deputy Sheriff Recruits and grow into long-term public safety careers.
What You'll Do:
- Perform correctional officer duties with professionalism and integrity
- Monitor and manage incarcerated individuals in a secure facility
- Conduct routine inspections of housing areas for safety and compliance
- Supervise daily routines, including meals, hygiene, recreation, and safety protocols
- Maintain detailed and accurate reports
- Train and grow into future assignments with specialty units
Schedule:
- Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day or Night)
- Every other weekend off (14 days worked per month)
- Must be available for emergency calls, weekend/holiday shifts, and special details
Career Advancement Opportunities (after 3 years):
K-9 Unit Court Security Civil Process Criminal Apprehension Training D.A.R.E. Traffic S.A.V.E. Drone Community Affairs
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- U.S. citizen, age 18+ at time of sworn duty
- Valid drivers license with a positive point balance
- Must pass a physical exam and be declared "fit for duty"
- Must complete Academy training within 12 months (includes physical, firearms, driving, and academic qualifications)
- Similar experience preferred but not required
- Military applicants must provide DD-214
Benefits Include:
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) supplement
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Leave: Sick, Annual, Holiday, Birthday, Military, FMLA, Bereavement
- Tuition Assistance (Liberty University discounts)
- Health/Flexible Spending Accounts
- AFLAC Short/Long-Term Disability
- Fitness Membership Discounts (YMCA, OneLife)
- Onsite Gym + Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Resources
- TicketsatWork Discount Program
How to Apply:
Option 1:
Submit your resume through Indeed. If selected, you will be contacted with next steps to complete the full application packet.
Option 2:
Apply in person at:
Charles Fisher Training Academy
1725 Green Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
(MondayFriday, 8:30 AM 12:00 PM)
Please bring:
- Drivers License
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- High School Diploma/GED
- College Transcripts (if applicable)
- Virginia DCJS Certification (if applicable)
- DD-214 (if applicable)
Our Core Values:
Honor Service Integrity
The Portsmouth Sheriffs Office is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.