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King William County Deputy Sheriff

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Deputy Sheriff with the King William County Sheriff's Office. Our application process is detailed and time consuming both for the applicant and the Sheriff's Office. This process involves several phases and is designed to meet the requirements of state and federal law, county hiring policies, and the particular requirements of the King William County Sheriff's Office.

As of July 1, 2025, the entry level base salary for a King William County Deputy is $54,500. Laterals will be paid for training and experience.

It describes our application and hiring process Applications are not considered individually throughout the year nor are interviews held outside our normal process. We provide application requirements and materials to facilitate the applicant's preparation only. Completion of the forms and compilation of the documents you must submit require great attention to detail to ensure you have gathered and submitted all required documents and supplemental information in order for your application packet to be complete and valid. We strongly recommend you keep a copy of all documents submitted for your personal records.

The minimum qualifications that all applicants for the position of deputy sheriff must meet include:

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be fingerprinted and a search made of the local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record
• Not have been convicted of a crime for which the person could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary
• Be of good moral character, as determined through a background investigation
• Be a high school graduate or have passed the general education development (GED) test and have been issued an equivalency certificate by the superintendent of public instruction or by an appropriate issuing agency of another state or the federal government
• Be examined by a licensed physician, who is not the applicant's personal physician, appointed by the Sheriff's Office to determine if the applicant is free from any mental or physical condition that might adversely affect performance by the applicant of the duties of a deputy sheriff
• Successfully complete an oral examination conducted by a interview panel and the Sheriff to demonstrate the possession of communication skills, temperament, motivation, and other characteristics necessary to the accomplishment of the duties and functions of a deputy sheriff
• Possess or be eligible for a valid Virginia driver's license

In order to assist us in determining your qualifications to be a Deputy with the King William County Sheriff's Office, we require the following procedures.

• Fully complete the King William County Sheriff's Office Employment Application/ Background Questionnaire signed by the applicant and witnessed by a certified Notary Public.
• A passing score of 60% or higher on the department's written test is required.
• Successful completion of the department's physical agility test.
• A panel interview of the candidate and if selected by the panel.
• A interview with the Sheriff.
• Complete a background investigation.
• Pass a physical examination conducted by a physician of the Department's choosing, and at the Department's expense.
• Pass a drug screen administered at the time of the physical examination.
• Resolve any issues that may arise as a result of the physical examinations, drug screen as well as any other issues that are properly raised by the Department, the county of King William, or the Deputy candidate.
• Once hired, employees must successfully complete the 19-week law enforcement course at the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy.

A patrol deputy sheriff is responsible for the efficient performance of required duties conforming to the rules, regulations, and general orders contained herein. Duties shall consist of, but are not limited to, general law enforcement responsibilities necessary to the safety and good order of the community. A deputy sheriff shall:

• Identify criminal offenders and criminal activity and, where appropriate, apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings.
• Reduce the opportunities for the commission of crime through preventive patrol and other measures.
• Aid people who are in danger of physical harm.
• Facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Identify potentially serious law enforcement or governmental problems.
• Promote and preserve the peace.
• Provide emergency services.
• Provide court security and act as bailiff as needed.
• Provide civil process service as needed.

The deputy sheriff position is non- supervisory. Deputy Sheriff duties are performed on an assigned shift under the general guidance of the Sheriff.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exercises authority consistent with obligations imposed by the oath of office. Accountable to superior officers. Promptly obeys legitimate orders.
• Coordinates efforts with those of other members of the Sheriff's Office so that teamwork may ensure continuity of purpose and achievement of police objectives.
• Communicates to superiors and to fellow officers all information obtained in the field, which is pertinent to the achievement of law enforcement objectives.
• Responds punctually to all assignments.
• Acquires and records information concerning events that have taken place since the last tour of duty.
• Records activity during tour of duty in the manner prescribed by proper authority.
• Maintains weapons and equipment in a functional, presentable condition.
• Assists citizens requesting assistance or information. Courteously explains any instance where jurisdiction does not lie with the Sheriff's Office and suggests other procedures to be followed.
• Accountable for the securing, receipt, and proper transporting of all evidence and property coming into custody.
• Answers questions asked by the general public, counsels juveniles and adults when necessary and refers them to persons or agencies where they can obtain further assistance.
• Preserves the peace at public gatherings, neighborhood disputes, and family quarrels.
• Serves or delivers warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other official papers promptly and accurately when so directed by a superior officer.
• Confers with prosecutors and testifies in court.
• Accomplishes other general duties as they are assigned or become necessary.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Sheriff.
• Cooperates with the efforts of other law enforcement agencies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Preventive Patrol

• Patrols an assigned area for general purposes of crime prevention and law enforcement. Patrol includes:
• Being thoroughly familiar with the assigned route of patrol. Such familiarity includes knowledge of residents, merchants, businesses, roads, alleyways, paths, etc. Conditions that contribute to crime should be reported. The location of fire alarms, telephones and other emergency services should be noted.
• Apprehending persons violating the law or wanted by law enforcement.
• Completing detailed reports on all crimes, vehicle accidents and other incidents requiring his attention. In cases where an arrest is made, an arrest report is submitted along with the required crime reports. When property is recovered or additional information is discovered pertaining to a previously reported offense, the deputy completes a supplement report.
• Preserving any serious crime scene until the Investigator arrives.
• Public assembly checks.
• Building security checks and property checks for homeowners.
• Observing and interrogating suspicious persons.
• Issuing traffic citations.
• Being alert for and reporting fires.
• Reporting street light and traffic signals out-of-order, street hazards and any conditions that endanger public safety.
• Checking schools, parks and playgrounds.
• Responding to any public emergency.
• Conducts a thorough investigation of all offenses and incidents within the area of assignment and scope of activity. Collects evidence and records data that will aid in identification, apprehension, and prosecution of offenders, as well as the recovery of property.
• Alert to the development of conditions tending to cause crime or indicative of criminal activity. Takes preventive action to correct such conditions, and informs superiors as soon as the situation permits.
• Responds to situations brought to the deputy's attention while in the course of routine patrol or when assigned by radio. Renders First Aid, when qualified, to persons who are seriously ill or injured. Assists persons needing law enforcement services.
• Remains in assigned zone throughout the tour of duty except when an emergency necessitates