Part-time Deputy Sheriff; DCJS certification Deputy Sheriff
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Police Officer -
Government
Police Officer
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POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a sworn Part-time Law Enforcement position appointed by the Sheriff of the City of Richmond. Part-time Deputies normally work within Court Services and are responsible for the security and welfare of all Judges, clerks, litigants, the general public and other such persons while in the court buildings which includes:
John Marshall District Court, Marsh-Manchester General District Court and the Oliver Hill Court-Juvenile Court.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a sworn Part-time Law Enforcement position appointed by the Sheriff of the City of Richmond. Part-time Deputies normally work within Court Services and are responsible for the security and welfare of all Judges, clerks, litigants, the general public and other such persons while in the court buildings which includes:
John Marshall District Court, Marsh-Manchester General District Court and the Oliver Hill Court-Juvenile Court.
The Part-time Deputy Sheriff will work no more than twenty-nine (29) hours weekly. There are no benefits associated with this position.
Reporting Structure
A Part-time Deputy Sheriff, while working in one of court buildings, reports to the Commander of Court Services.
Work Environment
Deputies work within the court buildings and the outside perimeter in possibly inclement weather.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for the security and safety of the assigned court building
- Escort the Judges on and off the bench
- Moves inmates to and from the courtroom as requested by the court
- Opens each session of court with the appropriate “Proclamation”
- Responsible for the security of all inmates, detainees and arresters while in the custody of the Sheriff at the court building
- Responsible for the transfer of all court dispositions, release papers and detention orders to the proper authorities
- Conducts pre-trial courtroom inspections and security checks
- Interview Commonwealth’s Attorneys, public defenders and personal attorneys to determine needs concerning high profile or potentially risky trials
- Directs litigants and attorneys at trial and supervises the gallery of public observing trials
- Maintains constant vigil for threats, potential threats and situations that could disrupt the efficient and safe operation of the court
- Performs functions as the Judge may desire
- Assists in other court service functions as deemed necessary by the Division Commander
- Carries out any or all other duties as directed by the Sheriff or his or her designee
Job Requirements
- ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Have regular and predictable attendance.
Exercise rational judgment.
Qualify with firearms and other defensive weapons.
Maintain a physical and mental state of fitness and readiness that will enable you to handle involvement with dangerous and potentially
dangerous people, animals and equipment
Communicate effectively with other Court Deputies or deputies in the Richmond City Justice Center via two-way radio using proper
terminology and ten-codes as prescribed by the Standard Operating Procedures.
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING Must possess a high school diploma and have a minimum of twenty (20) years of experience as a Deputy Sheriff or Police Officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The preferred candidate will have court services experience and be knowledgeable and experienced in court proceedings and operations.
- CERTIFICATION
- TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- EQUIPMENT
employed with. All other equipment and uniforms are issued.
- PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS
and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move or…
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