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Posted: March 5, 2025 (316 days ago)

Added to FreshGovJobs: December 5, 2025 (41 days ago)

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Deputy Sheriff-Corrections

Loudoun County

Sheriff's Office

Stale

Location

Salary

$67,097.06 - $118,707.37

per year

Closes

Not specified

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a correctional deputy in a county jail, where you'll help maintain security and order among inmates while working 42 hours a week in shifts that could be any time of day or night.

It's a role in law enforcement focused on corrections, with training provided if you're new to it.

A good fit would be someone reliable and committed to public safety, especially those with some background in law enforcement, military service, or higher education who wants stable pay and benefits in a growing area.

Key Requirements

  • At least 21 years old
  • U.S. Citizen
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current valid driver's license
  • Ability to work 42 hours per week, including any shifts (24/7 availability)
  • Successful completion of Virginia basic academy (if not already certified) and department's Corrections Training Officer Program
  • Pass a rigorous selection process including background checks, polygraph, psychological evaluation, physical testing, and drug screening

Full Job Description

Requirements

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is seeking professional, dedicated individuals who are interested in a position in law enforcement, specifically as a Correctional Deputy working 42-hours per week. Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing Counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia and offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as a relocation bonus for those residing more than 50 roadway miles from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office Administrative Building; and an additional annual stipend of $3,000.00 for sworn employees working in the Adult Detention Center.

All selected applicants, who are not currently Virginia jailer certified, must satisfactorily complete a Virginia basic academy upon hire. Additionally, all applicants must successfully complete the department's Corrections Training Officer Program. Loudoun County Sheriff's Office offers numerous specialized positions within the agency upon successful completion of all required training.

For more information, please visit the department's website at http://sheriff.loudoun.gov

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age; U.S. Citizen; high school diploma or equivalent; must have a current valid driver's license. Preferred qualifications are a college degree, prior law enforcement experience, and/or military experience.

Additional Information

Selection process includes review of Applicant Supplemental Questionnaire and County employment application, an in-person background interview, physical abilities testing, panel interview, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical physical examination to include drug screening, and an intensive background investigation to include fingerprinting, credit check, and driving record check.

The Sheriff's Office provides service to the community 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. All sworn employees must be able to work any and all shifts as assigned.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/5/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-loudoun-4857986