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The Hanover County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Lateral entries are also encouraged. Click here for additional information.
For further information contact:
Hanover County Sheriff's Office
7522 County Complex Road
Hanover, VA 23069
Careers@hanoversheriff.com
804/365-6157 or 804/365-6110
Hanover County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PATROL OFFICER
Salary: $38,556; upon successful completion of basic academy and field training salary will increase to $40,492
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of Patrol Officer.
Applicants must be:
- 21 years of age or older,
- a U.S citizen,
- possess a high school diploma or equivalent,
- have minimum vision of 20/100 correctable to 20/40,
- possess a valid driver’s license,
- successfully pass a written test,
- oral review board,
- polygraph examination,
- comprehensive background investigation,
- psychological evaluation,
- physical agility test,
- physical exam
- an interview with the Sheriff.
Excellent benefits package.
Patrol Officer Job Description
TITLE / RANK: Deputy Sheriff
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Under direction,
provides law enforcement services and protection for our community
- Hanover County; on an assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle
to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities
and disturbances of law; takes appropriate action upon observation
of these activities. This work involves an element of personal danger.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: (Illustrative only)
Patrols an assigned area and detects violations of traffic and criminal
law and suspicious activity; responds to radio calls for service;
serves warrants and makes arrests; handles domestic disturbances
and a variety of citizen complaints; directs traffic as necessary;
investigates automobile accidents; conducts criminal investigations;
prepares detailed reports; testifies in court; assists disabled
motorists; assists other agencies as necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Working
knowledge of modern police methods, practices and procedures; knowledgeable
of applicable federal, state, and County laws and ordinances; knowledgeable
of the County's geography and the location of important buildings
and landmarks; knowledgeable of the Sheriff's Office's Standard
Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations, and Executive Orders.
Skilled in handing a variety of stressful and dangerous situations,
managing them toward positive resolutions; skilled in the operation
and handling of law enforcement equipment; Skilled in interviewing
techniques; skilled in the preparation of detailed reports. Ability
to interpret and follow oral and written instructions; ability to
deal courteously but firmly with the public; ability to rapidly
analyze situations and make sound decisions with due regard to surrounding
hazards and circumstances; ability to maintain physical agility
and endurance.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination
of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation
from high school.
COURT BAILIFF
Salary: $31,641
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of Court Bailiff.
Applicants must be:
- 21 years of age or older,
- a US citizen,
- possess a high school diploma or equivalent,
- have minimum vision of 20/100 correctable to 20/40,
- possess a valid driver’s license,
- successfully pass a written test,
- oral review board,
- polygraph examination,
- comprehensive background investigation,
- psychological evaluation,
- physical agility test,
- physical exam
- an interview with the Sheriff.
Excellent benefits package.
Bailiff Job Description
TITLE / RANK: Deputy Sheriff (Bailiff)
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs responsible protective service and human support work in providing security in the court rooms; does related work as required; work is performed under regular supervision.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: (Illustrative only) Ensures the security and order of courtrooms prior to and during court sessions; transports and supervises the movement of prisoners to and from court, secures in holding cells; transports prisoners to other jails and institutions; removes unruly individuals from the courtroom; searches courtroom for contraband and inmates for unauthorized possession prior to court appearance; files reports; responds and carries out all orders of the Judge; serves summons, notices, warrants and capias. In addition, each sworn officer in the Hanover County Sheriff's Office must maintain the ability to perform the essential job functions of a sworn law enforcement officer as described under the "Deputy Sheriff - Patrol" job description, regardless of their current assignment (i.e., Investigative Division, Administrative Division).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of court procedures; ability to exercise tact and judgement in handling visitors of the court and in maintaining the behavior of prisoners; ability to follow oral and written instruction; ability to develop skill in the use of firearms; general knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; knowledge of the geography of the County; ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and ability to successfully complete the appropriate training as prescribed by the Commonwealth of Virginia for this position. Possession of all requirements as prescribed by state regulations. Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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