Application deadline: open until filled

$4,500 sign-on bonus 

Duties: including but not limited to the jail, patrol, court security and civil process duties. Applicants must be mentally and physically qualified to serve in any of these assignments.

For more information contact (434) 432-7800 or visit the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s office website.

Qualifications

Be a citizen of the united states, be 21 years of age, high school graduate or equivalent. Must posses a valid Virginia operators license with a good driving record. Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively with respect for the rights of others. Ability to write reports and make oral presentations. Must pass all phases of the deputy sheriff application process. Please refer to pre-employment guidelines in application packet and/or via website. Pay consideration given to Virginia certified, experienced officers and qualified, Spanish speaking individuals.

Special requirements

Testing: all applicants who qualify will report to the sheriff’s office testing location on prearranged dates to complete a written entry level test, physical test, and must submit to a full background investigation including polygraph examination, psychological exam, physical examination and drug screening subsequent to conditional offer of employment.

Miscellaneous information

Earn while you learn: qualified candidates hired and accepted to the training academy will be paid a salary of $47,055.27. Plus, a financial incentive sign on bonus $4,500 ($3000 upon hiring, $500 on each consecutive anniversary date up to 48 months or $4,500) in addition, candidates will receive benefits including life insurance, health insurance, sick leave and paid vacation.

Application 

You will need to complete the full application to apply for work with the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office. You can complete that online or print out and submit the 12 page sheriff’s office application. 

Please submit this in person at the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office (21 N Main Street Chatham, VA 24531), or you can mail your application to P.O. Box 407
Chatham, VA 24531.