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  • Sheriff Deputy I (Entry-Level)

  • Frederick County Local Government
  • Winchester, Virginia 22603 United States View Map

Summary

Have you ever wanted a job where every day is different, where you can make a real impact, and where your community counts on you? Becoming a Sheriff's Deputy I isn't just a job. It's a chance to serve, protect, and be a positive force in people's lives. Whether you've worked in customer service, construction, healthcare, the military, or any other profession, your skills and experiences could make you a great fit.You don't need prior law enforcement experience. We'll provide all the training and certificationsyou need to succeed.Why Join Us?No Experience? No Problem! - We provide fully paid training at a state-certified law enforcement academy.Career Growth - Opportunities for promotions, specialty units (K9, SWAT, investigations), and leadership roles.Make a Difference -Protect and serve your community, help those in need, and build public trust.As a Deputy I, you will:Respond to calls for service, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, and disruptive behavior; assess situations and take appropriate action.Investigate crimes; interview witnesses and victims; collect and preserve evidence; and conduct follow-up investigations.Serve warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and court orders; make arrests; prepare reports; and testify in court.Enforce traffic laws; issue citations; and perform radar enforcement, traffic control, and motorist assists.Conduct security checks of homes, neighborhoods, businesses, courthouses, and other assigned areas.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Have you ever wanted a job where every day is different, where you can make a real impact, and where your community counts on you? Becoming a Sheriff's Deputy I isn't just a job. It's a chance to serve, protect, and be a positive force in people's lives. Whether you've worked in customer service, construction, healthcare, the military, or any other profession, your skills and experiences could make you a great fit.You don't need prior law enforcement experience. We'll provide all the training and certificationsyou need to succeed.Why Join Us?No Experience? No Problem! - We provide fully paid training at a state-certified law enforcement academy.Career Growth - Opportunities for promotions, specialty units (K9, SWAT, investigations), and leadership roles.Make a Difference -Protect and serve your community, help those in need, and build public trust.As a Deputy I, you will:Respond to calls for service, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, and disruptive behavior; assess situations and take appropriate action.Investigate crimes; interview witnesses and victims; collect and preserve evidence; and conduct follow-up investigations.Serve warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and court orders; make arrests; prepare reports; and testify in court.Enforce traffic laws; issue citations; and perform radar enforcement, traffic control, and motorist assists.Conduct security checks of homes, neighborhoods, businesses, courthouses, and other assigned areas.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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