Deputy Sheriff (part-time night shift)
Fairfax CountyAbout the role
Posting number: 26-00043
Department: Sheriff
Job classification: DEP SHERIFF
Posting type: Open
Categories: Corrections, Public Safety, Law Enforcement
Summary
Now Hiring: Part-Time Deputy Sheriffs (Night shift) The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified individuals who currently hold a valid Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification to serve part-time in our Confinement Division on night shift.
Position Details:
- Schedule:40 hours per pay period, consisting of five 8-hour shifts (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.), including every other weekend and two weekday shifts per pay cycle.
- including every other weekend and two weekday shifts per pay cycle.
- Training: Selected candidates will attend a 4-week Deputy School (unless already Virginia DCJS certification in Civil, Court, and Jail operations), followed by our structured Field Training Program designed to ensure success and confidence on the job.
This position is ideal for experienced law enforcement professionals looking to continue serving their community while building a meaningful second chapter in their careers.
Join our team. Serve with purpose. Continue your legacy.
The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office is one of the largest and most respected sheriff’s offices in the Commonwealth of Virginia, serving a diverse community of over one million residents. The Office is committed to providing professional law enforcement, court security, inmate confinement, and civil process services with integrity, compassion, and fairness. Deputies with the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office uphold our core values of honor, courage, and service, ensuring the safety and security of the Fairfax County Courthouse, Adult Detention Center, and the broader community. The Office offers exceptional training, advancement opportunities, and a strong culture of teamwork and public service.
Examples of duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)- Supervises inmate activities, prevents escapes, and maintains order, discipline and security;
- Takes appropriate action in emergency situations in accordance with established riot, hostage, fire, and disaster plans;
- Escorts prisoners to and from courts and the Adult Detention Center;
- Processes inmates in and out of the Adult Detention Center;
- Oversees inmates in a specific area of the Adult Detention Center;
- Directs or escorts all inmates in an assigned area;
- Keeps a continual count of inmates in an assigned area;
- Oversees the handling and security of inmate property;
- Investigates complaints from inmates or the public concerning missing, misplaced, or mishandled inmate property;
- Transports, by vehicle, inmates, and other individuals in custody;
- Ensures accurate and current files are maintained on all supply transactions and office equipment repair;
- Performs routine law enforcement duties as required (e.g., traffic enforcement, accident response and investigation, criminal investigations, etc.)
- Maintains complete and accurate records and prepares clear and concise reports.
Qualifications
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)- Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and practices of the functional area to
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