The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office is offering a $10,000 hiring bonus and minimum starting salary of $67,667 for new deputies who are currently Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services certified Jail Officers/Deputies.

Applicants from local and regional jails in Virginia, including recent retirees who are still certified, are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are seeking candidates dedicated to serving with honor, respect, and courage. You must have unquestioned integrity and a commitment to serve others in this rewarding profession. Applicants for the position of Deputy Sheriff I should possess exceptional flexibility, with a willingness to work both day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays as assigned. We are accepting applications on a continual basis and will notify candidates of the opportunity to attend the first component of our selection process when it is scheduled. Applicants for this position should possess a desire to become fully DCJS law enforcement certified.

Deputy sheriffs primarily work in the Office’s direct supervision Adult Detention Center, which houses approximately 350 adult inmates. Deputies manage inmate living units, handle inmate discipline, respond to inmate requests, supervise inmates’ day-to-day activities, and resolve various problems.

All newly hired jail deputies work a 12.5-hour shift of either days or nights. All shifts work approximately 15 days per month which totals 87.5 hours every two-week pay period, making them eligible for an additional $6,000 a year in built-in overtime.

Candidates who are currently certified by the Virginia DCJS as a Jail Officer/Deputy will earn a minimum starting salary of $67,667.34. Prior years of relevant Virginia law enforcement experience will be reviewed and can result in additional salary increases. ASO deputies participate in the Virginia Retirement System pension and are also eligible for a supplemental pension from the City of Alexandria.

The Alexandria Sheriff's Office holds Triple Crown status from the National Sheriffs' Association and has a contract with the U.S. Marshals Service to house federal inmates at our facility.

Virginia Jail Certified Application

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Entry Level Deputy Application