Do you want to make a difference in your community? Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? 

The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office is hiring! We are looking for deputies to join our team. Duties include jail, patrol, court security, and civil processes. We cross-train all of our deputies, meaning that you will be able to obtain at least two certifications from the Virginia Department of Corrections. 

When you work with the Sheriff's Office, you can expect:

• A starting salary of $47,055.27
• A $4,500 sign-on bonus
• Enrollment in the Training Academy, if needed
• Health insurance
• Sick leave and paid vacation 

Minimum Requirements for Deputy Sheriff and Full Time Civilian Appointees

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for appointment 
consideration: 

• Be a citizen of the United States for Deputy Sheriff’s (Code of Virginia 15.2-
  1705); Civilian Support Staff must have a legal right to work in the United States. 
• Be 21 years of age for Deputy Sheriff’s, 18 years of age for Civilian Support 
  Staff. 
• Have a high school education or have passed the General Educational 
  Development exam (GED). 
• Posses a valid Virginia driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. 
• Successfully complete physical agility course for Deputy Sheriff’s. 
• Successfully complete a reading comprehension test for Deputy Sheriff’s. 
• Must submit to oral panel interview. 
• Must submit to a polygraph examination. 
• Undergo a background investigation including fingerprint-based criminal history 
  records inquiries to both the Central Criminal Records exchange and the Federal 
  Bureau of Investigations. 
• Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony or any 
  offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia. 
• Undergo a physical examination conducted under the supervision of a licensed 
  physician subsequent to a conditional offer of employment. 
• Not to have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening 
  subsequent to a conditional offer of employment.

Sheriff Application Paperwork