Loudoun County Government Hiring for Deputy Sheriff-Courthouse at Leesburg, VA Full Time

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE ‘SEE RESUME’ WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Introduction

NOTICE: LCSO has a new electronic Applicant Screening Questionnaire that must be completed and submitted within 5 business days of the date you submit your County application to be considered for the position. Failure to complete and submit the electronic questionnaire will disqualify you from this recruitment.

https://lfportal.loudoun.gov/Forms/ApplicantBackground

Job Summary

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is seeking professional, dedicated individuals who are interested in a position in law enforcement, specifically as a Courthouse Security Deputy working 42-hours per week. Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing Counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia and offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as a relocation bonus for those residing more than 50 roadway miles from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Administration Building.

This position would be responsible for providing security in the Courtrooms, Courthouse Detention, and overall security for the Courts Complex and serving civil law process. All selected applicants, who do not currently possess a Virginia basic jailer or law enforcement certification will be required to attend a basic academy before obtaining their Court Security/Civil Process certification.

Additionally, all applicants must successfully complete the department’s Courts Training Officer Program. Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office offers numerous specialized positions within the agency upon successful completion of all required training.

For more information, please visit the department’s website at http://sheriff.loudoun.gov

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age; U.S. Citizen; high school diploma or equivalent; must have a current valid driver’s license. Preferred qualifications are a college degree, prior law enforcement experience, and/or military experience.

Job Contingencies And Special Requirements

The Sheriff’s Office provides service to the community 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. All sworn employees must be able to work any and all shifts as assigned.

All applicants must complete and submit the online Applicant Screening Questionnaire within 5 days of submitting your online County employment application.

Selection process includes review of Applicant Screening Questionnaire and County employment application, an in-person background interview, physical abilities testing, panel interview, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical physical examination to include drug screening, and an intensive background investigation to include fingerprinting, credit check, and driving record check.