Deputy Sheriff

Job Description

The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified individuals interested in a career in corrections and law enforcement as a Deputy Sheriff. We desire individuals who are dedicated and committed to providing quality service to the community. It is essential that our Deputy Sheriffs possess the highest standards of personal and professional integrity, commitment, and dependability. If you want a challenging and rewarding experience and wish to work with other dedicated professionals, the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office encourages you to apply.

Deputy Sheriffs are trained as Jail Officers, Courtroom Security Officers, and Civil Process Officers. The Sheriff’s Office offers additional career opportunities through the following specialized positions:
Honor Guard Unit, Transportation Officers, Inmate/Resident Community Services Crew, Certified Law Enforcement Instructors, and Classification Officers. All new Deputy Sheriffs appointed by the Sheriff are assigned to the Division of Uniform Operations and perform the duties of a Jail Officer prior to becoming eligible for other assignments which may become available with the Sheriff’s Office.

• Day Shift 0630 - 1900 hours
• Night Shift 1830 - 0700 hours

Applicants must meet the minimum requirements: 21 years of age; a U.S. citizen; standard high school diploma, GED or equivalent; valid driver’s license with driving record in good standing; no domestic violence convictions, no felony convictions, serious misdemeanors or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, or felony nolle prosequi charges; and undergo an extensive background investigation, credit history check, polygraph examination, and medical examination/drug screening through the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office.

NOTE:

Position is open until filled and the position is at-will.

• Maintains security of residents within an assigned post
• Monitors the activities of residents by performing random security inspections, checking the following: resident well-being and behavior, pod windows are free from damage and obstruction, lighting is sufficient and in working order, sanitation of residents and housing areas, equipment and fixtures (doors, showers, toilets, etc.) are in proper working order, all locking mechanisms and security devices are in proper working order and are properly secured, and fire and safety hazards
• Documents in a proper manner any situation or occurrence that is not consistent with the routine operations of the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office using the appropriate form
• Helps other deputies or calls for assistance for any use of force incident or potential use of force incident and follows department’s use of force policy in response to all use of force incidents
• Supervises resident movement and activities
• Performs resident transports to locations outside the Richmond City Justice Center, such as clinics, emergency room, courts, etc.
• Performs resident personal searches and cell searches as needed or required by policy
• Provides security in the pods during feeding of residents
• Provides information and aid to residents consistent with departmental policy
• Ensures security and accountability of all key packs and keys through proper key control as prescribed by policy and procedure
• Maintains records of and properly identifies persons entering and leaving facility and/or security area
• Restricts movement to security areas through operation of electronically and manually secured doors
• Secures outside perimeter of Richmond City Justice Center and prevents flow of contraband by conducting thorough rounds and searches of outside grounds and fixtures
• Communicates effectively with other posts 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
• Helps the public and performs duties and functions outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures during resident visitation
• Helps citizens and professionals with authorized information about residents
• Drives emergency vehicles under stressful conditions
• Uses physical force to control and arrest law violators
• Requires medium to heavy…