Deputy Sheriff
King William County, VA · Danville, VA
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King William County Sheriff's Office Deputy Thank you for your interest in becoming a Deputy Sheriff with the King William County Sheriff's Office. Our application process is detailed and time consuming both for the applicant and the Sheriff's Office. This process involves several phases and is designed to meet the requirements of state and federal law, county hiring policies, and the particular requirements of the King William County Sheriff's Office. As of July 1, 2025, the entry level base salary for a King William County Deputy is $54,500. Laterals will be paid for training and experience. Please read this Notice carefully. It describes our application and hiring process Applications are not considered individually throughout the year nor are interviews held outside our normal process. We provide application requirements and materials to facilitate the applicant's preparation only. Completion of the forms and compilation of the documents you must submit require great attention to detail to ensure you have gathered and submitted all required documents and supplemental information in order for your application packet to be complete and valid. We strongly recommend you keep a copy of all documents submitted for your personal records. The minimum qualifications that all applicants for the position of deputy sheriff must meet include: 1. Be a citizen of the United States; 2. Be at least 21 years of age; 3. Be fingerprinted and a search made of the local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record; 4. Not have been convicted of a crime for which the person could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary; 5. Be of good moral character, as determined through a background investigation; 6. Be a high school graduate or have passed the general education development (GED)test and have been issued an equivalency certificate by the superintendent of public instruction or by an appropriate issuing agency of another state or the federal government; 7. Be examined by a licensed physician, who is not the applicant's personal physician, appointed by the Sheriff's Office to determine if the applicant is free from any mental or physical condition that might adversely affect performance by the applicant of the duties of a deputy sheriff; 8. Successfully complete an oral examination conducted by a interview panel and the Sheriff to demonstrate the possession of communication skills, temperament, motivation, and other characteristics necessary to the accomplishment of the duties and functions of a deputy sheriff; 9. Possess or be eligible for a valid Virginia driver's license. 10. Any other standards set by law (15.2-1705, Code of Virginia) or by policy of the Criminal Justice Services Board in addition to the minimum qualifications established by Virginia law, the King William County Sheriff's Office has also established a variety of qualifications that the Staff of the Department has determined to be important factors in selecting our Deputies. In order to assist us in determining your qualifications to be a Deputy with the King William County Sheriff's Office, we require the following procedures. 1. Fully complete the King William County Sheriff's Office Employment Application/ Back-ground Questionnaire signed by the applicant and witnessed by a certified Notary Public. 2. A passing score of 60% or higher on the department's written test is required. 3. Successful completion of the department's physical agility test. 4. A panel interview of the candidate and if selected by the panel. 5. A interview with the Sheriff. The decision to extend a Conditional Offer of Employment is made by the Sheriff. That decision is made based upon the Sheriff's assessment of the qualifications and performance of each candidate as demonstrated during the entire application &screening process, and the Sheriff's judgment as to how each candidate may best meet the needs of the department. In order to be hired, those who receive a Conditional Offer of Employment must: 6. Complete a background investigation. During the background investigation, the investigator will interview you. At this time, you will have the opportunity to discuss any inconsistencies or adverse information. The most important thing for you to remember with regard to the background investigation is to be honest and complete in all of the information that you provide. Attempting to conceal or distort information or failure to cooperate completely with the background investigator will result in immediate disqualification from further consideration. 7. Pass a physical examination conducted by a physician of the Department's choosing, and at the Department's expense. 8. Pass a drug screen administered at the time of the physical examination. 9. Resolve any issues that may arise as a result of the physical examinations, drug screen as well as any other issues that are properly raised by the Department, the county of King William, or the Deputy candidate. 10. Once hired, employees must successfully complete the 19-week law enforcement course at the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy. Employees hired for deputy sheriff positions are required to participate in Physical Fitness Training at the academy that will include push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, 1.5 mile – 2 mile runs, and obstacle course. After employees have graduated from the academy they are required to complete the Field Training Evaluation Program. Newly hired deputies serve in a probationary status for one year following graduation from the Academy. The deputy sheriff position is non- supervisory. Deputy Sheriff duties are performed on an assigned shift under the general guidance of the Sheriff. General Duties and Responsibilities: a. Exercises authority consistent with obligations imposed by the oath of office. Accountable to superior officers. Promptly obeys legitimate orders. b. Coordinates efforts with those of other members of the Sheriff's Office so that teamwork may ensure continuity of purpose and achievement of police objectives. c. Communicates to superiors and to fellow officers all information obtained in the field, which is pertinent to the achievement of law enforcement objectives. d. Responds punctually to all assignments. e. Acquires and records information concerning events that have taken place since the last tour of duty. f. Records activity during tour of duty in the manner prescribed by proper authority. g. Maintains weapons and equipment in afunctional, presentable condition. h. Assists citizens requesting assistance or information. Courteously explains any instance where jurisdiction does not lie with the Sheriff's Office and suggests other procedures to be followed. i. Accountable for the securing, receipt, and proper transporting of all evidence and property coming into custody. j. Answers questions asked by the general public, counsels juveniles and adults when necessary and refers them to persons or agencies where they can obtain further assistance. k. Preserves the peace at public gatherings, neighborhood disputes, and family quarrels. l. Serves or delivers warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other official papers promptly and accurately when so directed by a superior officer. m. Confers with prosecutors and testifies in court. n. Accomplishes other general duties as they are assigned or become necessary. o. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Sheriff. p. Cooperates with the efforts of other law enforcement agencies. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Preventive Patrol a. Patrols an assigned area for general purposes of crime prevention and law enforcement. Patrol includes: (1) Being thoroughly familiar with the assigned route of patrol. Such familiarity includes knowledge of residents, merchants, businesses, roads, alleyways, paths, etc. Conditions that contribute to crime should be reported. The location of fire alarms, telephones and other emergency services should be noted. (2) Apprehending persons violating the law or wanted by law enforcement. (3) Completing detailed reports on all crimes, vehicle accidents and other incidents requiring his attention. In cases where an arrest is made, an arrest report is submitted along with the required crime reports. When property is recovered or additional information is discovered pertaining to a previously reported offense, the deputy completes a supplement report. (4) Preserving any serious crime scene until the Investigator arrives. (5) Public assembly checks. (6) Building security checks and property checks for homeowners. (7) Observing and interrogating suspicious persons. (8) Issuing traffic citations. (9) Being alert for and reporting fires. (10) Reporting street light and traffic signals out-of-order, street hazards and any conditions that endanger public safety. (11) Checking schools, parks and playgrounds. (12) Responding to any public emergency. b. Conducts a thorough investigation of all offenses and incidents within the area of assignment and scope of activity. Collects evidence and records data that will aid in identification, apprehension, and prosecution of offenders, as well as the recovery of property. c. Alert to the development of conditions tending to cause crime or indicative of criminal activity. Takes preventive action to correct such conditions, and
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Asplundh · Danville, VA
Foreperson-442 This position ensures the safe productivity of his/her crew. Engages all employees on required training. Operates and maintains equipment. Communicates directly with his/her General Foreperson. Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service-utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you! Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt Pay: Competitive, Hourly, based on experience Benefits: • Company Sponsored Retirement Plan • Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) • Employee Assistance Program • Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance Essential Functions & Responsibilities: • Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or works from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruner, etc. He/she cuts branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines. • Uses wedges, sledges, and chain saws in felling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and splitting logs into manageable pieces. • Loads and unloads trucks. • Use hand tools, such as axes, handlines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, etc. • Feed brush and debris into woodchipper. • Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways. Services gasoline, air, hand-powered tools, and other equipment. • Operates and services equipment, such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, buckets, chippers, and sprayers. Operate a bucket near energized lines to remove branches and tree material. • Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Line Clearance Supervisor. • Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units. • Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specifies and conducts safety training in accordance with company policies and procedures. • Discusses with property owner/customer(s) issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done; refers controversial cases to the General Foreperson. • Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to perform required work. • Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through effective completion of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew. • May be delegated the authority to investigate incident reports, damage claims, etc., and to settle minor damage claims. • Maintains accurate records, timesheets and reports related to the performance of the crew operation. • Furnishes General Foreperson and utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time, minor damage repairs and distribution, etc. • Periodically furnishes reports on incidents, truck breakdowns, private property damage, new employee follow –up, etc. • Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways. • Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area. • Perform tree and bucket rescue. • Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and safeguard the public from hazards. In emergency situations, determines action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and property. • Inspects and makes or provides necessary repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment. • Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work location. • Responsible for DOT maintenance and inspection requirements on all required vehicles. • Keeps informed regarding new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices, including EEO and AA policies. Requests repair or replacement, when necessary. • Performs other related work as assigned by superiors. Minimum Qualifications: • Requires the understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc. • Have the knowledge to identify tree and shrub species. • Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material. • Must have excellent communication and leadership skills. • Must have organizational skills and be able to multi-task. • Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision. • Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle. • Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time. • Due to the capacity of existing equipment, the weight of the employee should not exceed approximately 300 pounds. • Must have no fear of heights. • Willing and able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays and weekends. Education & Experience: • Must be 18 years or older. • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred. • 1+ year of related industry experience required. Pre-Screen: • Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check. License & Certifications: • Valid Driver's License required. • Obtain Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of hire. • Ability to obtain Herbicide license when required. Travel Requirements: • Ability to report and/or travel for storm emergencies. Physical Requirements: • RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs • OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading, • FREQUENT (up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs., Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, lifting up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing Distant, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing Poles, Sense of Touch Safety: Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally. • Works in proximity to energized power lines. • Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saw, woodchipper and other equipment with hearing protection. • Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, dust, etc. • Works at varying heights above ground and on unlevel terrain. • Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity
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