Deputy Sheriff - Fairfax - Fairfax County, VA

Description

Salary : $63, $114,437.44 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (FJ16), VA
Job Type: PT Hourly W BN
Job Number:
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 12/27/2025
Closing Date: 12/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: C18
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement
$7,500 Sign-on BONUS*
Now Hiring: Part-Time Deputy Sheriffs (Night shift) The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified individuals who currently hold a valid Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification to servepart-time in our Confinement Division on night shift

Position Details:

• Schedule:40 hours per pay period, consisting of five 8-hour shifts (11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.), includingevery other weekend and two weekday shifts per pay cycle.
• includingevery 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.
About the Department

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

Peer Support Team
*This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $7,500.

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.)

• Supervises inmate activities, prevents escapes, and maintains order, discipline and security;
• Takes appropriate action in emergency situations in accordance with established riot, hostage, fire, and disaster plans;
• Escorts prisoners to and from courts and the Adult Detention Center;
• Processes inmates in and out of the Adult Detention Center;
• Oversees inmates in a specific area of the Adult Detention Center;
• Directs or escorts all inmates in an assigned area;
• Keeps a continual count of inmates in an assigned area;
• Oversees the handling and security of inmate property;
• Investigates complaints from inmates or the public concerning missing, misplaced, or mishandled inmate property;
• Transports, by vehicle, inmates, and other individuals in custody;
• Ensures accurate and current files are maintained on all supply transactions and office equipment repair;
• Performs routine law enforcement duties as required (e.g., traffic enforcement, accident response and investigation, criminal investigations, etc.)
• Maintains complete and accurate records and prepares clear and concise reports.

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.)

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and practices of the functional area to which assigned;
• Knowledge of federal, state, and County laws and ordinances affecting assigned duties;
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures and guidelines as well as riot, hostage, fire, and disaster plans;
• Knowledge of the agency's information technology system (e.g., PC's);
• Demonstrated skill in the use of firearms, defensive tactics and non-lethal weapons;
• Ability to operate vehicles, emergency equipment, radio and CAD;
• Ability to affect a physical arrest;
• Ability to maintain a level of physical fitness appropriate to assignment;
• Ability to work a shift work schedule which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays;
• Ability to work effectively under stress;
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with fellow staff members, inmates, and other departments and agencies;
• Ability to effectively handle situations requiring tact, diplomacy, fairness and good judgment;
• Ability to make accurate observations and remember names, faces and details;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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:

• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation, polygraph examination, and a psychological examination;
• Must be able to obtain a Class "A" medical rating in the assigned medical group before the appointment;
• Must be a non-smoker at the time of appointment and be willing to sign a Condition of Employment Agreement to refrain from smoking, both on and off duty.
• Must be able to work a shift work schedule which includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Shift hours and shift assignments may be changed at the discretion of the Sheriff.

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 .) 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 EEO/AA/TTY.
Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities
• Commuter Benefits Accounts

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01

This questionnaire is the first step in the background process for all positions in the Sheriff's Office. You must answer every question. All information given on this application will be investigated, and any inaccurate information, untruthful, or misleading answers(s) will be cause for disqualification. The submission of your application acknowledges that you understand the above statement and the information you supplied is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge. Do you agree?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a U.S. citizen?

• Yes
• No

03

If you are not a United States citizen, have you applied for United States citizenship?

• Yes, I have applied for United States citizenship
• No, I have not applied for United States citizenship
• Not applicable to me

04

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

05

Do you speak, read, or write in a language other than English?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07

To qualify for this part time position, you must currently be a Virginia DCJS Certified law Enforcement Officer. Do you currently hold this certification?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you currently Virginia DCJS certified as a jail officer?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you currently Virginia DCJS certified in Civil Process?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you currently Virginia DCJS certified in Court Security?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you ever been de-certified as a law enforcement officer in any state?

• Yes
• No

12

Incumbents shall not use any tobacco products on or off duty starting at the time of appointment. The incumbent must be willing to sign a Condition of Employment Agreement acknowledging the prohibition of the use of tobacco products both on and off duty. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

13

The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office has a policy that all employees are subject to random illegal drug use screening. If you are offered employment with this department, do you understand that you will be subject to random illegal drug use screening?

• Yes
• No

Required Question