ARLINGTON COUNTY VIRGINIA

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE POSITION OF

DEPUTY SHERIFF I

Earn a starting salary of $44,137 while working only 15 days per month !

Work mostly 12-hour fixed shifts with evening shifts earning an extra $1.00 per hour.

Receive full salary and benefits while attending the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy where you will earn certifications in both corrections and law enforcement upon graduation. A Deputy Sheriff performs a variety of duties either in corrections, inmate transportation, service of legal process or courtroom/courthouse security. Initial assignment will be in our state of the art direct supervision detention facility.

TO APPLY

All candidates must attend a test session and pass the initial examination in order to participate in the hiring process. No written application is required prior to the exam. Initial testing for Deputy Sheriff I position will be at The Arlington County Courthouse (1425 N. Courthouse Road) on the following date.

The examination does not require any advanced preparation or study. Candidates should arrive 30 minutes prior to test start time. Approximately 80 seats are available on a first come first seated basis. Testing takes about 3 1/2 hours. No late admissions. Must present a valid photo ID at time of testing. Convenient to the CourtHouse Metro (orange line) stop and on-site (metered) parking is also available.
Electronic devices (cell phones,pagers,PDA's,Cameras, ect.) are not permitted in the Courthouse. They may be secured in an adjacent building for a nominal fee.

APPLICATIONS:
You may complete and print your background questionnaire by downloading the form here. Please note that you must first attend a test session and pass the examination prior to completing the background questionnaire.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

* High school diploma or GED equivalent

* At least 21 years of age at time of appointment

* U.S. citizen at time of application

* Valid driver’s license For any questions, contact Human Resources Department at (703) 228-4460 or sending email to SHRpersonnel at arlingtonva.us

 EOE / Reasonable Accommodation Upon Request

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