Deputy Sheriff

About This Role

Performs protective service work in the Roanoke City Jail. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Possession of a valid driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Vision requirements are 20/30 in the better eye corrected, 20/40 in the worse eye corrected. Worse than 20/60 uncorrected, must correct with corrective lenses to 20/30 or greater in the better eye; or to 20/40 or greater in the worse eye. Disqualified if uncorrected vision is 20/20 or greater in both eyes. Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation and physical examination. Must live within fifty (50) road miles of the Sheriff's Office. Minimum age to apply is 18. APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT TO A DRUG SCREENING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST. Shift work including weekends and holidays. Bilingual, Spanish/English speakers encouraged to apply.<br><br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Please review additional attachments:</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><br><a href="https://www.roanokeva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/23292/DEPUTY-SHERIFF-HIRING-PACKET" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-hre

Requirements

Typical Qualifications<br><br>QUALIFICATIONS<br>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, essential and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or<br><br>EXPERIENCE<br>High school diploma or general education degree (GED); related experience and/or training in public and personal contact work preferably related to law enforcement activities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.