Criteria for Applicants

Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED Equivalency certificate.
• Have a current Virginia drivers license and have no more than a minus 2 (-2) points on driving record.
• Have an Honorable Discharge (if applicant is a veteran of the Armed Forces).
• Successful completion of a physical examination, to include a urinalysis for drug screening.
• Successful completion of a rigorous physical fitness test to include an agility portion.
• Successful completion of a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph examination.
• Successful completion of a written examination (meeting minimum requirements, to include reading, comprehension and math).

Job Requirements:

• Assist in receiving new inmates to include: visual and body searches, showering, issuance of jail clothing and other personal items.
• Maintain cells and premises in a constant state of cleanliness and order, utilizing inmate labor.
• Prepare inmates for court appearances and receive them back into population.
• Maintain constant security of the correctional facility by monitoring and supervising inmate activities and facility operations.
• Supervise the internal movement of inmates, to include visitation and feeding.
• Transport inmates when and where needed.
• Participate in inmate due process and administrative hearings.
• Assist in courtroom security functions.
• Operate office equipment as necessary.
• Perform any other duties as designated by the Sheriff.

Agility Test Requirements:

• 175 lb Weight Drag (30ft distance) in 20 seconds.
• Handgun Trigger Pull Test (L/R hands) 12 times per hand at 12 seconds each.
• 1/4 Mile Run (440 yards) 1 minute 40 seconds.
• Running Broad Jump, 6 feet.
• 6ft Wall Scale, 15 seconds.

Disqualifiers:

• Criminal Record (to include in state (VA), out of state and Federal):
  • Charged and/or Conviction of any felony.
  • Conviction of any offense involving moral turpitude (i.e.: Larceny, embezzlement, perjury, etc.)
  • Conviction of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined in Title 18 of the Federal Code.
  • Charged and/or Conviction of DUI, DWI or any serious driving offenses.
  • Conviction of driving with a suspended license.
• Drug Usage:
  • Substantiated use or illegal act involving the use of any narcotic, controlled substance, or dangerous drug, as deemed by Federal and/or State law except marijuana or hashish.
  • Any use of marijuana and/or hashish within the past twelve (12) months, or after submitting most recent application for the position, whichever is earlier.
• Military Record (if applicable):
  • Dishonorable or Bad Conduct Discharge from military service.
  • Poor military service records, i.e.: Article 15, AWOLS, etc. (may be considered on a case by case basis)
• Must agree to all conditions of and sign an employment contract requireing reimbursement for training and uniform expenses if conditions are not met.