Deputy Sheriff I

| **Job Summary** $55,910 - $87,242/ year DOQ + [Full-Time County Benefits](https://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/33850/Benefits-Information-Guide-Full-Time-PDF?bidId=) Performs responsible work enforcing courtroom and courthouse security and serving civil process in James City County and the City of Williamsburg according to established Williamsburg-James City County Sheriff’s Office procedures under varying degrees of supervision. | | --- | | **Responsibilities:** • Observes, checks, monitors, and controls the movement of all individuals entering the courthouse to ensure the security and safety of all court personnel, judges, clerks, attorneys, witnesses, plaintiffs, defendants and public. • Maintains security and order in courtrooms overseeing courtroom case load and trial proceedings; serves all civil processes issued by the courts, other judicial offices, attorneys in Virginia, and those received from out of state in keeping with Virginia law and Williamsburg-James City County Sheriff’s Office policies. • Performs other duties as assigned. | | **Qualifications:** • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; Associate’s degree in related field preferred. • Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria. • Must be a citizen of the United States and be at least 21 years of age at time of hire. • Must not have been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or no contest to a felony or an offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia; certain crimes involving moral turpitude; any misdemeanor sex offense; domestic assault; or others that cannot be explained to the satisfaction of the Sheriff. • Knowledge of modern methods and practices of court operations, civil service process, applicable federal, state and local laws, and ordinances; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. • Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite. | | [Click here](https://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/85#docaccess-d64770a545a159f13f1009a480fab42bde014da8d3096a1d705734611c6430b9) [​](https://jamescitycountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8520/Wastewater-Facilities-ApprenticeSpecialist-III-PDF)for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a **fully completed application** is required for your application to be considered. | James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.