Deputy Sheriff (Part-Time Day Shift)

Job Announcement

$7,500 Sign-on BONUS

Now Hiring : Part-Time Deputy Sheriffs (Day shift) The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified individuals who currently hold a valid Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification to serve part-time in our Confinement Division on day shift .

Position Details :

• Schedule : 40 hours per pay period, consisting of five 8-hour shifts (7 a.m.-3 p.m.) , including every other weekend and two weekday shifts per pay cycle.
• Training : Selected candidates will attend a 4-week Deputy School (unless already Virginia DCJS certification in Civil, Court, and Jail operations), followed by our structured Field Training Program designed to ensure success and confidence on the job.

This position is ideal for experienced law enforcement professionals looking to continue serving their community while building a meaningful second chapter in their careers .

Join our team. Serve with purpose. Continue your legacy.

The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is one of the largest and most respected sheriff's offices in the Commonwealth of Virginia, serving a diverse community of over one million residents. The Office is committed to providing professional law enforcement, court security, inmate confinement, and civil process services with integrity, compassion, and fairness. Deputies with the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office uphold our core values of honor, courage, and service , ensuring the safety and security of the Fairfax County Courthouse, Adult Detention Center, and the broader community. The Office offers exceptional training, advancement opportunities, and a strong culture of teamwork and public service.

We offer a variety of law enforcement opportunities in areas that include :

Court Services

Civil Process

Corrections

Emergency Response Team

Law Enforcement Training

Inmate Transport

Community Programs

Motor Unit

Honor Guard

Crisis Negotiation Team

Bike Team

Crisis Intervention Team

Sheriff's Intelligence Unit

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following : high school diploma or a GED issued by a state department of education.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license at the time of appointment.

Current Certification as a Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Officer

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Duties performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Skills in the use of firearms, defensive tactics & non-lethal weapons; ability to operate vehicles, emergency equipment, radio, and CAD; ability to maintain a level of physical fitness appropriate to the assignment; ability to work effectively under stress; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both oral and written. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Applicant must successfully complete a background investigation to include a polygraph, psychological and medical exam, and shall serve an initial probationary period of twelve months commencing upon graduation from the appropriate training academy.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov . EEO / AA / TTY.