Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff

Position : Deputy Sheriff

Starting Salary : $43,260 Increase to $47,073 upon graduation from Basic Academy w / $5,000 signing incentive

Benefits : Medical, dental, vision and life insurance; Virginia Retirement System (VRS) basic benefits and LEO Supplement; Paid vacation and sick leave (additional leave for birthdays and holidays); Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance; Veteran internship program (eligible veterans); Earn up to $22,000 for one year in additional pay (eligible veterans)

Additional Annual Pay Incentives : Education pay for college degrees, $504; Bilingual specialist, $360; Field Training Officer, $960; Sheriff's Emergency Response Team (SERT), $1,800; K-9 dog handler, $960; Honor Guard Pay, $600

Qualifications : Must be 18 years of age; Must have a valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver's License; Must have Social Security Card; Must have Original Birth Certificate; Former military must have an original DD-214

To apply, visit the Norfolk Sheriff's Office employment page.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT : https : / / secure.entertimeonline.com / ta / 6131175.careers?ApplyToJob=436417794 OR In Person at 140 East Street Norfolk, VA. 23510

Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

Special project / grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

Temporary / seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE : The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.