Deputy Sheriff Recruit

Job overview

The Deputy Sheriff Recruit role is onsite in Portsmouth, VA. The starting salary is $58,062, with an increase after 13 months. The Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office describes its work in terms of service, professionalism, and community safety. The recruit performs correctional duties in a secure facility, monitors incarcerated individuals, and maintains safety and accurate records while completing academy training and developing toward future assignments.

What you'll do

• Perform correctional officer duties
• monitor and manage incarcerated individuals in a secure facility
• inspect housing areas for safety and compliance
• supervise daily routines and safety protocols
• maintain reports
• complete academy training within 12 months.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deputy sheriff recruit

law enforcement

corrections

public safety

rotating 12-hour shifts

every other weekend off

portsmouth va

city of portsmouth

high school diploma

starting salary $58,062

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Virginia Retirement System with law-enforcement supplement
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• paid leave
• tuition assistance
• flexible spending accounts
• disability coverage
• fitness discounts
• onsite gym and wellness programs
• employee assistance program
• legal resources
• and discount program.

Why this role

The posting specifies rotating 12-hour day or night shifts, every other weekend off, and availability for emergency calls, weekend and holiday shifts, and special details. Benefits include Virginia Retirement System coverage with a law-enforcement supplement, insurance, paid leave, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.

About the employer

City of Portsmouth/ Sheriff's Office is hiring for this role. Industry: Courts. Sector: 92.