Deputy Sheriff

About this role

<p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><strong>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES - Corrections</strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt;">Performs routine protective services work in providing care and maintaining security for inmates at the County Jail. Processes inmates into custody; conducts security checks of inmates in assigned areas; conducts cell searches for contraband; reviews incoming and outgoing mail; transports inmates, attends to inmate needs; maintain logs; supervises cleaning details; and monitors individuals entering and leaving the jail. Performs other duties as assigned.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><strong>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES – Court Services</strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt;">Performs routine protective services work in maintaining security of the Roanoke County Courthouse Complex. Processes entrants through the security checkpoints; searching courtrooms and other locations for contraband or security risks; provides escort and supervision of inmates present in the courthouse; maintain logs; serve and process civil and criminal papers. Performs oth

Requirements

<strong>Education</strong><br><u>Required</u>: High school diploma or equivalent. <br><br><strong>Experience</strong><br><u>Preferred</u>: Some experience in public and personal contact work preferably related to law enforcement activities.<br><br><strong>Certifications/ Licenses</strong><br><u>Required</u>: Valid Virginia driver's license with good driving record.<br><br><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</strong><ul> <li>General knowledge of civil and criminal law, court procedures and rules, regulations and procedures of the County Jail; and of institutions and management practices including the care and custody of prisoner. </li><li>Ability to cope with and handle interpersonal relationships; follow oral and written instructions; and to prepare records and reports.</li></ul><br><s