Deputy Sheriff
Salary
$50,000.00 Annually
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03428
Department
Sheriff
Opening Date
07/03/2025
Closing Date
7/25/2025 4:59 PM Eastern
• Description
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Description
Deputy Sheriff
The Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Sheriff position . The starting salary for this position is based on experience and certifications. Applicants must be a U. S. citizen, have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and have a valid Virginia driver’s license.  A current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Certification in Basic Jailer or Law Enforcement is preferred. Applicants are subject to a background investigation as well as ,a personal criminal history check.  Application for employment can be completed online at https://www.lynchburgva.gov/human-resources , www.lynchburgva.gov/sheriffsoffice , or picked up and returned to the Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office located at 907 Clay Street in Lynchburg, Virginia 24504. Questions can be answered by calling (434) 847-1301. All applications must be returned to the Sheriff’s Office before 4:30 p.m. Friday July 25, 2025.
Minimum Education and Experience Required QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All applicants must be 21 years of age or older, a U. S. citizen, have at minimum a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and have a valid Virginia driver’s license. A current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Certification in Basic Jailer or Law Enforcement is preferred. Applicants are subject to a background investigation as well as a personal criminal history check.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits: • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS);
the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation,  Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
• Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures
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Are you age 21 or older?
• Yes
• No
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Are you a citizen of the United States?
• Yes
• No
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
• Yes
• No
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Do you currently posses a valid Virginia driver's license?
• Yes
• No
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Do you have a current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Certification in Basic Jailer or Law Enforcement?
• Yes
• No
Required Question
Employer City of Lynchburg
Address 900 Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia, 24504
Phone (434) 455-4200
Website https://www.lynchburgva.gov/human-resources
Description
Deputy Sheriff
The Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Sheriff position . The starting salary for this position is based on experience and certifications. Applicants must be a U. S. citizen, have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and have a valid Virginia driver’s license.  A current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Certification in Basic Jailer or Law Enforcement is preferred. Applicants are subject to a background investigation as well as ,a personal criminal history check.  Application for employment can be completed online at https://www.lynchburgva.gov/human-resources , www.lynchburgva.gov/sheriffsoffice , or picked up and returned to the Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office located at 907 Clay Street in Lynchburg, Virginia 24504. Questions can be answered by calling (434) 847-1301. All applications must be returned to the Sheriff’s Office before 4:30 p.m. Friday July 25, 2025.
Minimum Education and Experience Required QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All applicants must be 21 years of age or older, a U. S. citizen, have at minimum a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and have a valid Virginia driver’s license. A current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Certification in Basic Jailer or Law Enforcement is preferred. Applicants are subject to a background investigation as well as a personal criminal history check.