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ARLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
2300 CLARENDON BOULEVARD
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22201
703-228-3322

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Updated: April 23, 2025

The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office is currently building an eligibility list. Please complete your National Testing Network Frontline National exam and the Public Safety Self Assessment Part 1 to be considered for this position.

NEW SALARY EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025: $65,062.40-$109,824.00

***Sign-on Bonus*** Arlington County Sheriff's Office is currently offering these incentives for applicants:

$5,000 – New hires (FTE) $2,500 at hire and $2,500 at completion of FTO. No contract.
$10,000 – Former sworn staff gone for 12 months and still DCJS certified upon return (FTE). 3 Year commitment contract, can split payment into 2.
$15,000 – Lateral transfer, from another agency (no need to go to academy, FTE). 3 year commitment can split into 2 payments.

The Arlington County Sheriff's Office (ACSO), nationally recognized for Excellence and awarded re-accreditation by the American Correctional Association Commission (ACA), is now accepting applications for testing for Deputy Sheriff positions. To participate in testing, candidates will need to apply through this system (click on the word APPLY at the right margin of this job announcement to enter the application system).

Employees in these positions work in all areas of the Sheriff's Office and may be assigned to any unit with daily interaction with inmates. New employees are initially assigned to our state-of-the-art direct supervision Detention Facility. Deputies may rotate to other areas based on the needs of the Sheriff's Office. Most positions are assigned to the detention facility so the ability to transfer to other areas is minimal. Most employees work 12-hour fixed shifts (including days, nights, weekends, and holidays) and 15 days per month. Deputies earn full salary and benefits while training at the Academy. The Detention Facility is accredited by the American Correctional Association (achieved by less than 4% of jails nationwide).

Specific duties include:

Supervising and monitoring the daily activities of inmates to include security within housing units, inmate visits, booking/processing, program activities, food service, recreation, and general work assignments;
Managing inmate behavior and using appropriate force as necessary;
Supervising inmates assigned to Inmate Work Programs;
Receiving and screening the public seeking admittance to the facility; and
Processing inmates; personal property and money.

Other duties and assignments include:

Court Security - secure courtrooms; monitor courts in session; escort prisoners to and from courts and the Detention Facility; perform security checks within the Courthouse; respond to security check problems and Courthouse incidents.

Warrant Process - serve legal papers; execute criminal warrants issued by the Court; take individuals into custody; and schedule and execute Court ordered evictions.

Transportation - transport inmates and other individuals in custody to/from other correctional facilities, hearings, medical facilities, doctor's appointments.

All assignments include writing reports and documenting incidents. The nature of the work necessitates an element of danger and requires physical exertion and the ability to make decisions under stress. Work is performed according to departmental policies and procedures and involves the potential for personal danger. The employee must be able to communicate effectively, solve problems, write concise reports, maintain good physical conditioning, and be able to act quickly and calmly as part of a team under potentially stressful conditions.

All Arlington County Deputy Sheriffs are eligible for County government employee benefits that includes health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan specifically for uniformed public safety officers.

$63,772.80 - $107,660.80 annually
Earn additional pay for certifications and other specialty areas
Deputies earn full salary and benefits while training at the Academy
Most employees work 12-hour fixed shifts (including days, nights, weekends, and holidays) and 15 days per month

To participate in the Deputy Sheriff recruitment process, all candidates must meet the following requirements:

High school diploma or GED equivalent;
At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment or within 6 months of the 21st-birthday on the date of application;
Academy training is paid at full salary
Good physical condition;
U.S. citizen at the time of application;
Bondable for handling Commonwealth funds;
Possession of a valid driver's license from the applicant's place of residence;
Available for emergency calls and standby duty, overtime, and details outside the facility; and
Willing to workdays, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and fixed 12-hour shifts.

Special Requirements

Must be a non-tobacco user. Must sign an agreement that you will not use tobacco products on or off the job during your tenure of employment as a Deputy Sheriff.

Arlington County Government is committed to the health, safety and wellness for all staff. In support of that commitment, all current and newly hired employees are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination. For those qualified employees with a disability or sincerely held religious belief which prohibits them from receiving a vaccine, you will be able to contact the Office of Human Rights to request a reasonable accommodation. Adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.

In order to receive a voucher to cover the cost of the test, all applicants must first submit an online application by clicking HERE The link to the employment application (APPLY) is found on the job announcement.

Please visit Careers with the Sheriff's Office – Official Website of Arlington County Virginia Government (arlingtonva.us) to learn more about the opportunities and benefits at the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office.

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