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Deputy Sheriff and Recruit in Mentor ProgramMentor Program

  • Prepares recruits for the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy and their future role as a Deputy Sheriff.
  • Starts immediately when an applicant is hired by the Sheriff's Office and prior to attending the academy.

Criminal Justice Academy 

  • Recruits receive training at the multi-agency academy in Chantilly, Virginia.
  • Recruits will be certified in civil process, jail security, and court security.
  • Recruits will become fully certified law enforcement officers.

Field Training Program

  • To be certified as a Deputy Sheriff, newly graduated recruits will complete a 10-week field training program.
  • During this program, new Deputy Sheriffs will be paired with a field training officer to learn essential job functions.

In-Service Training

  • To maintain law enforcement certification, Deputy Sheriffs must complete 36 hours of career development and receive four hours of legal training every two years.
  • These requirements may be met by choosing among the approximately 100 classes offered at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy.

Continuing Education

  • As county employees, Deputy Sheriffs are eligible for tuition assistance and educational leave to continue their education by taking college courses.