Deputy Recruit
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Full time💰 USD 48K–48K
Deputy Recruit
portsmouthva· Enforcement
About this role
Deputy Sheriff Recruit
📍 Portsmouth, VA
💰 Starting Salary: $56,392 (with increase after 13 months)
🕒 Full-Time | Rotating 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend Off
The Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office is hiring!
Looking to launch a meaningful career in law enforcement? Join a team that values service, professionalism, and community. We're seeking motivated individuals to become Deputy Sheriff Recruits and grow into long-term public safety careers.
What You'll Do:
- Perform correctional officer duties with professionalism and integrity
- Monitor and manage incarcerated individuals in a secure facility
- Conduct routine inspections of housing areas for safety and compliance
- Supervise daily routines, including meals, hygiene, recreation, and safety protocols
- Maintain detailed and accurate reports
- Train and grow into future assignments with specialty units
Schedule:
- Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day or Night)
- Every other weekend off (14 days worked per month)
- Must be available for emergency calls, weekend/holiday shifts, and special details
Career Advancement Opportunities (after 3 years):
K-9 Unit • Court Security • Civil Process • Criminal Apprehension • Training • D.A.R.E. • Traffic • S.A.V.E. • Drone • Community Affairs
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- U.S. citizen, age 18+ at time of sworn duty
- Valid driver’s license with a positive point balance
- Must pass a physical exam and be declared "fit for duty"
- Must complete Academy training within 12 months (includes physical, firearms, driving, and academic qualifications)
- Similar experience preferred but not required
- Military applicants must provide DD-214
Benefits Include:
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) supplement
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Leave: Sick, Annual, Holiday, Birthday, Military, FMLA, Bereavement
- Tuition Assistance (Liberty University discounts)
- Health/Flexible Spending Accounts
- AFLAC Short/Long-Term Disability
- Fitness Membership Discounts (YMCA, OneLife)
- Onsite Gym + Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Resources
- TicketsatWork Discount Program
How to Apply:
Submit your resume through Indeed. If selected, you will be contacted with the next steps to complete the full application packet.
Honor • Service • Integrity
The Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Deputy Recruit role at portsmouthva is based in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Deputy Recruit role in the Enforcement department at portsmouthva.
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When was the Deputy Recruit job at portsmouthva posted?
This Deputy Recruit position at portsmouthva was posted on Mar 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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