Employment
Employment Application Download (PDF)
Northumberland County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The Northumberland County Sheriff's Office is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. To make a request, call (804) 580-5221.
Openings: Deputy Sheriff (1), Court Bailiff (multiple)
Deputy Sheriff Position:
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of Patrol Deputy. Duties will include law enforcement, service of criminal and civil process and court operations.
Applicants must:
-Be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving history
-Have a minimum education of high school diploma or equivalent
-Be able to pass a physical agility test
-Be able to pass a written examination
-Have a desire to help and be part of a tight-knit rural community
-Be service-minded
-Be willing to work shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays
A criminal history will be obtained on each applicant.
Prior law enforcement experience is preferred but not required.
Benefits:
Full pay during your academy training.
Take-home cars are available for those living within 10 miles of a Northumberland County line and on the Northern Neck peninsula.
The minimum starting salary is $52,000. (full-time) Negotiable with previous Law Enforcement experience
Health Insurance Subsidy
Member of the Virginia Retirement System
457b Retirement plan available
Essential Functions:
Patrols an assigned area and detects violations of traffic and criminal law and suspicious activity.
Responds to radio calls for service.
Serves warrants and makes arrests.
Handles domestic disturbances and a variety of citizen complaints.
Directs traffic as necessary.
Investigates automobile accidents and assists disabled motorists.
Conducts criminal investigations.
Testifies in court.
Performs related work as assigned.
Applications must be notarized and turned in either by email, mail, or personally to:
Chief Deputy Allen Garland
agarland@northumberlandsheriff.net
OR
Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office
195 Judicial Place
PO Box 310
Heathsville, VA. 22473
Court Bailiff Position
Available positions: Part-Time (Multiple)
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of Court Bailiff. Duties will include
Effectively communicate with all people.
Work when assigned.
Checks the courtroom for security and cleanliness.
Assures the availability of sundry supplies for the use of the Judge and or Clerk.
Checks baggage, papers, and persons entering the courthouse for weapons or other
unauthorized items.
Enforces courtroom rules of behavior.
Provides jury escort to other areas outside of the courtroom to prevent jury contact with
public.
Guard lodging of sequestered jury.
Responsible for the security of prisoners in custody.
Serve arrest warrants, civil papers.
Transport prisoners and mental patients using necessary restraints.
Serve as a court bailiff and court security.
Uses firearms proficiently as required in the certification standards on all firearms issued
and approved.
Applicants must:
-Be Virginia DCJS certified in either Law-Enforcement or Jail Basic
-Be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving history
-Have a minimum education of a high school diploma or equivalent
-Be service-minded
A criminal history will be obtained on each applicant.
Application link found at the top of this page.
Applications can be turned in in person at 195 Judicial Pl. Heathsville, VA. 22473
or emailed to agarland@northumberlandsheriff.net