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Deputy Sheriff I - Full Time Job Description (Job # 07-9501)

Fairfax County Deputy Sheriffs are certified law enforcement officers. Each Deputy Sheriff receives additional certifications in jail security, court security and civil process to perform the functions of the position. A Deputy Sheriff's essential job function is to work inside the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. All full-time Deputy Sheriffs initially will be assigned to the Adult Detention Center.

Adult Detention Center Deputy Sheriffs

• While working inside the Adult Detention Center, Deputies will work a 12.5 hour rotating shift (one month of days, one month of nights) where they will work roughly 15 days a month with each pay period being 87.5 hours.
• The schedule will consist of working seven days within a two-week period following a 2-2-3 schedule.
• The duties of a full-time Deputy Sheriff working inside the Adult Detention Center could include:
  • Maintaining control of each post worked during a shift to include documentation and safety inspections.
  • Controlling inmate population and accounting for all inmates on and off your post.
  • Controlling inmate movement.
  • Conducting investigations.
  • Interviewing inmates that potentially could be involved in criminal activity.
  • Obtaining criminal charges against any inmate.
  • Attending court for criminal cases.
  • Responding to emergency situations.

Court Security Deputy Sheriffs

• Deputy Sheriffs who are assigned to court security could work within Juvenile Domestic Relations Court, Circuit Court, General District Court or complex security. These Deputies work an 80-hour pay period.
• Deputies who work in court security may have the following duties:
  • Courtroom security
  • Transportation of inmates to and from court to the Adult Detention Center
  • Serve civil process
  • Respond to emergency situations

Civil Process Deputy Sheriffs

• Deputy Sheriffs who work in the Civil Enforcement Branch work an 80-hour pay period. On some occasions, these deputies may work alternate hours so that they are able to properly make service for a civil matter.
• Each Deputy Sheriff is assigned to an area within Fairfax County where he or she serves civil process. Deputy Sheriffs who work in the civil enforcement section serve civil paperwork to the citizens of Fairfax County for multiple reasons to include:
  • Non-payment of child support
  • Eviction proceedings
  • Levies
  • Subpoenas
• In addition to their duties, Deputy Sheriffs will provide assistance to other deputies and police officers in their duties and respond to emergency situations.

Learn about the Sheriff's mentoring program for newly hired recruits.