Deputy Sheriff

**GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES - Corrections** Performs routine protective services work in providing care and maintaining security for inmates at the County Jail. Processes inmates into custody; conducts security checks of inmates in assigned areas; conducts cell searches for contraband; reviews incoming and outgoing mail; transports inmates, attends to inmate needs; maintain logs; supervises cleaning details; and monitors individuals entering and leaving the jail. Performs other duties as assigned. **GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES – Court Services** Performs routine protective services work in maintaining security of the Roanoke County Courthouse Complex. Processes entrants through the security checkpoints; searching courtrooms and other locations for contraband or security risks; provides escort and supervision of inmates present in the courthouse; maintain logs; serve and process civil and criminal papers. Performs other duties as assigned. Deputy Sheriff I may be assigned to either the corrections, court services, or administrative divisions; assuming various duties within each. **Salary will be based on years of prior credible service.** **Applicants must read Applicant Letter & Disqualifiers here:**http://roanokecountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5794 **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – Corrections** • Processes inmates into custody of the County Jail, searches prisoners, takes charge of personal property, provides clothing, bedding, eating utensils, institutional rules and regulations. • Conducts periodic security checks of inmates in assigned areas. • Maintains log of inmate movement throughout the facility. • Conducts periodic cell searches for possession of contraband. • Reviews incoming and outgoing mail. • Monitors persons entering and leaving jail. • Supervises cleaning details for assigned areas. • Transports inmates as required. • Attends to special needs of inmates. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – Court Services** • Processes all entrants of the courthouse through the security screening process. • Conducts periodic security checks of inmates in assigned areas. • Maintain control of the courtroom to prevent any disruptions • Protects judges, court officials, witnesses, jurors and all other persons in the courtroom from any hostile acts directed at them. • Supervise, escort/transport, restrain and control prisoners. • Properly process prisoners, delayed confinement persons & juveniles. • Properly serve Civil & Criminal papers. • Performs interior and exterior security searches of the courthouse. **Education** Required: High school diploma or equivalent. **Experience** Preferred: Some experience in public and personal contact work preferably related to law enforcement activities. **Certifications/ Licenses** Required: Valid Virginia driver's license with good driving record. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** - General knowledge of civil and criminal law, court procedures and rules, regulations and procedures of the County Jail; and of institutions and management practices including the care and custody of prisoner. - Ability to cope with and handle interpersonal relationships; follow oral and written instructions; and to prepare records and reports. **Additional Requirements** Must be a citizen of the United States, twenty-one (21) years of age, and complete the minimum training standards required by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description. **Supervisory Responsibilities** None