Reserve deputies are uniformed volunteers trained to perform a variety of operational and administrative assignments for the Sheriff's Office. Selection of candidates is based on a comprehensive assessment of each applicant’s qualifications and availability. Each candidate also will undergo a background investigation. Reserve deputies receive additional training through their quarterly meetings and are eligible to attend most training available to sworn and civilian staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• United States citizen
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• No convictions for felonies, serious misdemeanors or crimes of moral turpitude.

Benefits

• The opportunity to give back to your community
• Uniform and equipment at no cost

Volunteer Requirements

• At least 12 hours of service each month (144 hours per calendar year)
• Eight hours of training annually to maintain status as Reserve Deputy Sheriff

Training: Reserve Deputy Sheriff Academy

• Primary location: Fairfax County Courthouse Complex, 10520 Judicial Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 and Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy, 14601 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
• Classroom and practical training on select evenings and Saturdays
• Coursework includes, but is not be limited to:
  • Inmate interviews, supervision, behavior and searches
  • Searches and testimony
  • Handcuffing, key control and hostage situations
  • Defensive tactics
  • Civil law process
  • Traffic and crowd control
  • Child ID program
  • Cultural diversity awareness
  • Communication and public information
  • Report writing
  • CPR, AED and first aid
  • Radios
  • Firearms awareness
  • Baton and OC spray

Potential Assignments

• Adult Detention Center operations support
• Safe Visitation and Exchange Program for Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
• Inmate labor supervision
• Child ID technician
• Child safety seat technician
• Community relations support
• Special events support
• Traffic and/or crowd control

Application Process

Please click here and select the opportunity, which will bring you to the sign-up page. Click the sign-up box to log in (if you already have an account) or to register.

Questions? Please email the Sheriff's Office.