Salary
$64,760.00 Annually
Location
Yorktown, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
202DS-LE-2142
Department
Sheriff General Operations
Division
SHERIFF-LAW ENFORCEMENT
Opening Date
05/15/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
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Description
Performs general duty uniform patrol/law enforcement work to protect lives, property, and rights of the public for the York-Poquoson County Sheriff's Office. Answers complaint calls, and patrols the County in an official vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot to deter crime, apprehend violators or suspects; and investigate and secure crime scenes. Responsibilities also include serving legal papers and testifying in court.
Employee is subject to the normal hazards associated with law enforcement work. Works wherever needed, both indoors and outdoors; is exposed to a variety of hot and cold temperatures and may be, at times, exposed to hazardous incidents, and other dangerous situations; may be required to walk, run, climb, crawl, bend, pull, push, or lift and balance on less than ideal terrain; is exposed to wide variety of noise levels, which at times can be quite high; training is carried out at both indoor and outdoor training locations.
Patrols an assigned area of the County; monitors radio calls; inspects troublesome areas and checks security of business establishments; answers complaint calls and assists in investigating crimes and disturbances; interviews witnesses; protects the crime scene and gathers evidence; interrogates suspects, and makes arrests; conducts legal searches and surveillances; prepares investigation reports.
Performs community policing, as well as crisis intervention as necessary with mental subjects, domestic abuse situations, situations concerning juveniles, civil matters, etc.
Processes crime scenes; protects the chain of custody of evidence.
Works closely with the Commonwealth’s Attorneys Office to ensure cases are based on solid facts; obtains all documentation to support the charges against the accused, as well as placing information together for the Court’s review; testifies in court on charges placed against offenders; may confer with supervisory personnel for advice in complex cases.
Monitors vehicle speeds with radar; conducts criminal and driving checks; issues summons or warnings; operates equipment to determine if driver has consumed alcohol.
Prepares various reports and forms such as case files, offense reports, accident reports, tow sheets and cards, property vouchers, lab requests, etc.
Provides general public assistance to citizens and motorists by providing directions, or answering inquiries, or assisting with disabled vehicles; investigates accidents; performs first aid; secures and clears accident scenes; performs traffic control at accident scenes, as well as for fires, parades, etc.
Serves legal papers such as criminal warrants and subpoenas; explains briefly the meaning of the papers served and makes arrests when necessary.
Trains new officers in the field.
Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applicants must meet established medical requirements; be a United States citizen; and at least 21 years of age.
Must pass the Basic Law Enforcement Academy program as administered through an accredited academy within 1 year of employment.
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Requires annual qualification on the Sheriff's Office Firearms Qualification Course, and the ability to maintain Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Basic Law Enforcement Certification.
Successful public safety applicants employed by York County must agree to refrain from using tobacco products off and on duty.
This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history, background and DMV record checks.
Supplemental Information
Some knowledge of the geography and layout of the County.
Some knowledge of civil and criminal statutes on which charges and arrests are based.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and to write clear, comprehensive reports.
Ability to handle sensitive public contacts, and the ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously, but firmly when necessary. Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action based on surrounding hazards and circumstances.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
The earliest start date for this position is July 13, 2026.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a two-way radio, typewriter, calculator, copier, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle and operate a variety of firearms, which involves gripping. Pushing and pulling may be required when making arrests, if there is resistance to arrest. Must be able to carry duty belt, other weapons, and evidence equipment. There is occasional lifting and/or carrying of tires and debris, or of individuals in a rescue effort. The ability to run and scale walls and stairs is necessary when in foot pursuit.
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The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
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Which best describes your level of education?
- No Diploma/GED
- High School/GED
- Some college or Training School
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
02
List the major field of study in which you received your degree(s) and the type of degree(s) received. If you do not have a degree, type in "None".
03
Are you currently certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in Basic Law Enforcement?
04
Do you currently work for a Virginia Law Enforcement agency in a uniformed patrol or detective/investigator position? Was this employment within the past 18 months?
- No
- Yes, currently employed
- Yes, employed within the last 18 months
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How many years of experience do you have in law enforcement work?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 5 years
- 6 to 9 years
- 10 years or more
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Do you have a valid driver's license from the Commonwealth of Virginia?
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If you do not have a valid Virginia driver's license at the time of application, you must have the ability to obtain such license upon offer of employment. Are you able to comply with this requirement?
- Yes
- No
- N/A, I have a valid Virginia driver's license
08
Do you have more than two (2) moving violations within the previous twelve months?
09
Do you have more than three (3) moving violations within the previous twenty-four (24) months?
10
Do you have any record of current revocations or suspensions or previous revocations or suspensions associated with moving violations within the last sixty (60) months?
11
Have you been convicted of reckless driving, driving under the influence, eluding police, leaving the scene of an accident, or manslaughter (voluntary or involuntary) within the previous (60) months?
12
Have you ever been convicted of a Felony or Misdemeanor Domestic Violence conviction?
13
Do you fluently speak another language other than English?
14
Please list below the language(s) other than English that you speak fluently? If you do not speak another language fluently, type "None".
15
Are you at least 21 years old, or will you turn 21 within one month of the date of your application for this position?
16
Do you currently reside within a 45-minute response time from York County?
17
This position requires that you refrain from tobacco use in any form whether you are on or off duty. Are you able to comply with this provision?
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If offered this position, you will be asked to sign a statement, as a condition of employment, that you agree not to smoke or use tobacco products (including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco or snuff ) in any form on or off duty while employed in this position with the County. Are you able to comply with this provision?
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Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
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Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
Required Question
Employer York County
Address 224 Ballard Street
P. O. Box 532
Yorktown, Virginia, 23690
Phone 757-890-3687
Website http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources
