Job Category: Criminal Justice

Correctional Officer

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fcva/jobs/3020456/correctional-officer

 

Salary 

$47,355.00 Annually

Location 

Winchester, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

JAIL

Job Number

20213301

Description

$1,500.00 incentive for current DCJS Certification and/or three (3) years’ experience in Corrections!

This work involves the supervision of criminal and sometimes violent offenders in a barrier-free operational environment. Work is normally performed in accordance with established policy and procedure without constant supervision. However, independent judgment and immediate action is often required to ensure safety and security.

The Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center appreciates your interest in our organization. The agency strives to recruit individuals seeking a career in corrections.
Applications for positions are accepted on an as-needed basis. If you have questions concerning employment opportunities, contact Captain Barr in the Administrative Services Division at 540 535-3800. 

Essential Functions

The requirements for this position include, but are not limited to, those outlined below.  All job qualifications and physical requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It is the employer’s discretion to add or change the duties or requirements of this position at any time.

• Supervise and direct the conduct of pre and post-trial incarcerated persons at all custody levels;
• Maintains near continuous observation of inmates and activities under supervision. Enforces inmate rules and regulations for the purposes of ensuring security and safety;
• Prepares written reports of observations, misconduct, and other incidents. Investigates minor inmate infractions of facility rules;
• Serves as a member of Inmate Disciplinary Hearing Boards. Protects crime scenes;
• Conducts inventories and physical counts of persons, equipment, and supplies. Issues property receipts for inmate property and funds in accordance with established procedures;
• Inspects inmate living areas, personal belongings and equipment for weapons, prohibited substances, and contraband. Confiscates and secures prohibited items;
• Conducts security checks of doors, windows, and other sensitive locations. Inspects security devices to include locks, keys, alarms, etc; takes immediate action to resolve security breaches; and reports deficiencies immediately;
• Maintains logs of security checks; observations; and other activities;
• Monitors security devices, alarms and other monitors;
• Maintains accountability and security of security keys;
• Escorts inmates inside and outside the facility to include court, medical appointments, etc;
• Responds to security, medical and other emergencies. Responds to inmate inquiries and requests for assistance verbally and in writing; and,
• Applies physical and other forms of force as required in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Applies first aid and CPR procedures as may be required.

Attributes for the position:

• The incumbent must be capable of communicating verbally and issuing orders in a clear and direct manner;
• The ability to maintain continuous observation of persons, activities, and surroundings is critical;
• The incumbent must be capable of recognizing and responding to audio and visual alarms;
• Correctional Officers must be capable of running 100 yards and immediately engaging in vigorous physical activity;
• With training, the incumbent must be capable of applying physical force; rendering first aid and CPR; and qualifying to Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) standards with a Detention Center-issued pistol and shotgun; and,
• With training, the incumbent must be tolerant of short-term, indirect exposure to aerosol and liquid OC.

Typical Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following Minimum Qualifications:

• Be at least twenty-one years of age upon date of employment;
• Citizen of the United States;
• High school diploma or GED;
• Drug free and no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions; and,
• Successfully pass the established pre-employment screens that include but are not limited to NRADC Physical Agility Test, fingerprinting, polygraph examination and medical clearance.

Automatic disqualifiers:

• Drug use of any kind after age 30 or within the last three years;
• Drunk Driving or DUI conviction within the last three years;
• Misdemeanor conviction involving moral misconduct or indecency after age 30 or within the last five years;
• Any domestic assault or domestic violence conviction;
• Driver’s license suspension or revocation within the last three years; or,
• Incomplete Application: all application documents, including the NeoGov profile, must be completed solely by the applicant and that any false, misleading, inaccurate and/or incomplete responses may disqualify you from the application process.

Supplemental Information

Application Process:

The Adult Detention Center recruitment and selection process supports the County of Frederick Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plans. Applicants must successfully complete the following phases:

• Submit completed application
• Criminal History Review
• Driving record review
• Pre-screening interview
• Pre-Employment Physical Agility Test
• Polygraph examination
• Background interview and investigation
• Conditional offer of employment
• Medical Physical
• Final approval by Superintendent

Should you like to visit the facility, arrange a tour by calling

Administrative Services at 540-665-6374. 

The County’s EEO Utilization Report has been available at www.fcva.us/jobs.

 

Sheriff’s Deputy I & II

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fcva/jobs/2988598/sheriffs-deputy-i-ii

Salary 

$47,355.00 – $62,337.00 Annually

Location 

Frederick County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

SHERIFF

Job Number

2021004

Description

Frederick County, VA seeks both entry level and experienced, Virginia certified Sheriff’s Deputies for our recruitment academy slated to begin this winter. 

Offers of employment include a salary based on experience, certification and education.

We review applications on an as needed basis and reach out to those selected for further consideration. To learn more about the hiring process, please visit us at https://www.fcva.us/departments/sheriff-s-office/becoming-a-sheriff-s-deputy

The Deputy performs difficult protective service work in the Sheriff’s Office to include: patrols the county, enforces laws through arrest/summons, investigates criminal activity, gathers and processes evidence, interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; prepares detailed reports of incidents; prepares and maintains case files; testifies in court; ensures the safety of the public; answers calls for service; enforces traffic laws; obtains and serves arrest warrants, issues/serves summonses and subpoenas; investigates traffic accidents; controls scenes; provides law enforcement escorts; directs traffic; performs residential and commercial checks; assists fire and emergency services; transports prisoners; performs bailiff duties; fingerprints suspects; investigates animal complaints; interacts with the public through educational presentations; any other duties assigned by supervisory staff.

Essential Functions

The requirements for this position include, but are not limited to, those outlined below. All job functions, education and experience, general knowledge and abilities, and physical requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It is the employer’s discretion to add or change the duties or requirements of this position at any time. 
The following are positions within the Sheriff’s Office that deputies may be assigned to:

• Animal Control Officer-is responsible for the enforcement of local and state laws and ordinances for the keeping, regulation and protection of animals.  Their duties include but are not limited to providing animal control services, investigating animal related complaints, and capturing animals.  They patrol for animals running at large, check for licenses and vaccinations violations, impound abandoned/stray dogs and other animals, and issues the appropriate warning/notice.  They investigate animal bites in conjunction with the Health Department.
• A.R.E. Officer-is a specialized instructor of Drug Abuse Resistance Education within Frederick County’s elementary schools.  The D.A.R.E. officer utilizes an established lesson plan to provide student instruction on life choices. The D.A.R.E. officer integrates him/herself in school functions and activities in order to foster trust between law enforcement, students, parents, and school staff.  The D.A.R.E. officer’s duties include but are not limited to participation in school activities, field trips and providing informational talks to community civic groups and citizen organizations concerning the D.A.R.E. program.
• School Resource Officer-is assigned to a middle or high school within Frederick County.  The SRO’s presence provides a safer environment for the staff, students, and administrators of the school.  SRO’s handle all law enforcement duties at their assigned school.  They should develop a rapport with students, parents, and staff and act as a liaison between school, community, and Sheriff’s Office.  They should offer suggestions for providing a safe school environment.  They may provide instruction to students, parents, and staff explaining the role of law enforcement in society.  They should act as a resource to their school with respect to juvenile delinquency prevention.
• Canine Deputy-is a deputy assigned a Sheriff’s Office canine.  The Canine Deputy will maintain training and certification on their assigned canine.  They are responsible for the care, health, and handling of their assigned canine.
• Civil Deputy-is a deputy that acts as a bailiff in the courts, transports prisoners inside and outside of Frederick County, processes convicted subjects, and serves civil legal documents.
• Evidence/Property Officer-is a deputy that maintains the evidence and property room and the impound lot.  The Evidence /Property Officer obtains evidence/property from the lockers and enters the property into the Sheriff’s Office records system (PISTOL).  The Evidence/Property Officer transports evidence to court, and to and from the forensic laboratory.  The Evidence/Property Officer is responsible for the release and disposition of all property in the evidence/property room and the impound lot.

Typical Qualifications

The Deputy should have an average knowledge of the criminal justice field to include modern law enforcement methods and procedures related to patrol, traffic control, accident investigation, criminal investigation, search and seizure, and suspect identification; average knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws; good interpersonal relationship skills; the ability to interact with the public in a fair and consistent manner; average knowledge of written/oral communications; the ability to exercise good judgment in determining reasonable suspicion/probable cause in legal situations; the ability to exercise good judgment in determining when force may be used and to what extent; the ability to endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment; the ability to operate Sheriff’s Office equipment skillfully, safely, and in conformance with applicable laws; the physical ability to apprehend a fleeing suspect and physically control a resisting suspect; the ability to work any shift; the ability to work in inclement weather; and the ability to maintain DCJS certification.

Preferred:

• Virginia Law Enforcement Certification;
• Criminal Justice Degree;
• Experience in modern police practices and methods.

Required:

• Minimum 21 years of age with a high school diploma/GED;
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License;
• S. citizenship with no felony convictions;
• Must complete a Physical Examination, Drug Screen, Polygraph, and complete background and driving record investigation;
• Must be of good character and in good physical condition.

Supplemental Information

FREDERICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT DISQUALIFIERS FOR EMPLOYMENT
 
Requirements per Virginia Code § 15.2-1705

• A person cannot have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the Commonwealth.
• A person cannot have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening, if such screening is required by the hiring law-enforcement agency or jail, where the positive result cannot be explained to the law-enforcement agency or jail administrator’s satisfaction.
• All sworn officers who enter upon the duties of such office on or after July 1, 2013, shall not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to (a) any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to petit larceny under § 2-96, or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth; (b) any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth, another state, or the United States, including but not limited to sexual battery under § 18.2-67.4or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 years of age or older under clause (ii) of § 18.2-371; or (c) domestic assault under § 18.2-57.2 or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States.

Drug Usage

• Any illegal use of any controlled substance listed in Schedule I of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia in the past five (5) years, or the illegal use of any controlled substance listed in Schedule I more than twice in the past ten years from date of application submission.
• Any illegal use of any controlled substance listed in Schedule II of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia in the past two (2) years from date of application submission.
• The use of any hallucinogenic substance, such as LSD, PCP, or Psilocybin at any time in the applicant’s life.
• Involvement in the distribution of controlled substances. Identified and/or admitted activities related to unlawful distribution, sale and/or manufacturing of illegal drugs and/or controlled substances.
• The use of marijuana in the previous (1) year from date of application submission.
• Illegal use or possession of anabolic steroids within the last three (3) years from date of application submission.

An applicants identified and/or admitted activities related to the unlawful use and/or possession of illegal drugs and/or controlled substances will be evaluated with respect to date of occurrence, substance type, frequency and duration of use, dependability potential, harm to public trust, and any/all other factors which may affect suitability for employment. Use of any/all substances for the specific intent of gaining euphoric satisfaction will be evaluated in the same manner.
Criminal

• Adult commission of undetected crimes of a serious or repetitive nature.
• Reduction of charges as a result of a plea agreement or other form of sentencing disposition prior to conviction for any felony charge.

Each case will be evaluated with respect to date of occurrence, age of applicant at time of occurrence, type of offense, repetition, and any/all other factors which may affect suitability for employment.

Driving Behavior

• The applicant’s driver’s license cannot have been suspended or revoked within three (3) years of hire date.
• The applicant cannot have been convicted within the past five (5) years of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol from date of application submission.
• The applicant cannot have more than two convictions for motor vehicle moving violations during the past three (3) years from the date of the application submission.
• The applicant cannot have been involved in more than two (2) avoidable (at fault) crashes during the previous three (3) years from the date of the application submission.

Each case will be evaluated with respect to date of occurrence, age of applicant at time of occurrence, type of offense, repetition, and any/all other factors which may affect suitability for employment.

General Suitability/Applicant Processing

• Continued or multiple failures to comply with Frederick County Sheriff’s Office request(s).
• Concealing, omitting or providing false or misleading information sought during any phase of the application, background or selection process. Each case will be evaluated with respect to any/all factors which may affect suitability for employment.

Prejudices

• Conviction of “hate crimes” or related crimes against any class or group. Commission of or admission to prejudicial or aggressive actions toward any class, group, or government entity.
• Affiliation with any group with prejudicial ideology toward any class, group or government entity.
• Affiliation or membership with any organization (e.g., gang, political organization etc.) involved in criminal activity or violence.

Alcohol Abuse

• A pattern of alcohol abuse demonstrated by previous alcohol-related convictions, employment issues, admissions by the applicant, or from other reliable sources indicating that the applicant would present a risk as a law enforcement employee.

The Sheriff reserves the right to waive, change, or alter the above listed conditions as he deems necessary to hire needed personnel for the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.