The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified individuals interested in a career in corrections and law enforcement to serve 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 Officer, Inmate/Resident Community Services Crew, Certified Law Enforcement Instructors, and Classification Officer. All new Deputy Sheriffs appointed by the Sheriff are assigned to the Division of Jail Operations and perform the duties of a Jail Officer before becoming eligible for other assignments that may become available with the Sheriff’s Office.
This is a sworn Law Enforcement position appointed by the Sheriff of the City of Richmond. Deputies initially work within the Richmond City Justice Center and are responsible for the security and welfare of any person legally remanded to the custody of the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office, as well as members of the public that visit and conduct business at the Richmond City Justice Center.
Deputy Sheriffs assigned to Uniform Operations work one of the following shifts:
• “Day Shift” 0630 – 1900 hours
• “Night Shift” 1830 – 0700 hours
Deputies may be required to work overtime and are subject to have their shift assignment changed, based on need of personnel, at the discretion of the Commander of Uniform Operations. A Deputy Sheriff, working within the Uniform Operations Division, reports directly to the Sector Sergeant or Shift Supervisor.
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements: must be 21 years of age; must be a U.S. citizen; must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; must have a valid driver’s license with driving record in good standing; must have no domestic violence convictions, felony convictions, serious misdemeanors or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, or felony nolle prosse charges; and must undergo an extensive background investigation, credit history check, polygraph examination, and medical examination/drug screening through the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office.
Applicants will be required to complete and pass a physical agility test prior to appointment. Click here to review physical agility test requirements.
Applicants for this position must submit notarized documents in order to successfully complete this job application. At the appropriate step, you will be given an opportunity to save your work and return in order to print, notarize, and upload the required documents.
The application must be accompanied by legible copies (no originals) of the following documents:
- Release of Information Form
- Release of Credit Information Form
- Submit to Polygraph Form
- Release of Military Records form (if applicable)
- Long DD214 or appropriate Military final release document with Separation Information (for those with military experience)
- High school diploma, transcript bearing graduation date, or GED certificate
- Birth certificate
- Social Security card
- Valid driver’s license (must possess a valid VA driver’s license before being hired)
- Copies of any other job-related documents you desire
NOTE: Applications received without the required documentation will not be considered and failure to submit these documents will result in a summary rejection of your job application. Position is open until filled and the position is at-will.
