Deputy Sheriff-Corrections

Salary: $63,901.96 - $113,054.64 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 25-01074
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 03/05/2025
Closing Date: 3/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: U2

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
Job Summary

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is seeking professional, dedicated individuals who are interested in a position in law enforcement, specifically as a Correctional Deputy working 42-hours per week. Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing Counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia and offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as a relocation bonus for those residing more than 50 roadway miles from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office Administrative Building; and an additional annual stipend of $3,000.00 for sworn employees working in the Adult Detention Center.

All selected applicants, who are not currently Virginia jailer certified, must satisfactorily complete a Virginia basic academy upon hire. Additionally, all applicants must successfully complete the department's Corrections Training Officer Program. Loudoun County Sheriff's Office offers numerous specialized positions within the agency upon successful completion of all required training.

For more information, please visit the department's website at

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age; U.S. Citizen; high school diploma or equivalent; must have a current valid driver's license. Preferred qualifications are a college degree, prior law enforcement experience, and/or military experience.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

Selection process includes review of Applicant Supplemental Questionnaire and County employment application, an in-person background interview, physical abilities testing, panel interview, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical physical examination to include drug screening, and an intensive background investigation to include fingerprinting, credit check, and driving record check.

The Sheriff's Office provides service to the community 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. All sworn employees must be able to work any and all shifts as assigned.
Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click

Benefits elgibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

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Are you at least 20 years and 9 months old?

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Are you a US citizen?

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Do you have any tattoos on your hands (except a wedding band tattoo), head, face, or neck?

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If you answered yes to the above question, are you willing to have them removed?

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

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Have you ever been convicted of a hate crime?

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Have you ever been convicted of sexual assault?

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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Have you been convicted of an alcohol-related driving offense within the past 5 years?

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Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence?

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Have you ever been convicted of a crime that prevented you from carrying a firearm?

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