Job Description
Welcome to Henry County, Virginia. One of the keys to our success is hiring good employees. Our employees are dedicated, service oriented individuals working together to serve our community. If you are interested in joining our team, we welcome you to apply for employment opportunities with Henry County and Henry County Public Service Authority.
We’re Hiring: Deputy Sheriffs Location: Henry County Sheriff’s Office & Adult Detention Center
Schedule: Full-time | Shift varies
Salary: $50,755 to $62,715
Are You Ready to Serve? The Henry County Sheriff's Office is looking for driven, dedicated individuals to join our team as Deputy Sheriffs. Whether you're drawn to the front lines of patrol, the precision of investigations, the structure of corrections, or the intensity of specialty assignments, we have a place for you.
Our specialty teams include SWAT, ERT, Precision Rifle, Dive, Drone/Robot, Hostage Negotiations, and K9 — offering opportunities to grow, specialize, and make a real impact in your community.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards. The Henry County Sheriff's Office has maintained VLEPSC accreditation since 2011, a reflection of our commitment to professionalism, integrity, and excellence.
What We're Looking For - At least 21 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Virginia driver's license
- Ability to pass a background check, physical, written exam, drug screening, and position-relevant testing
Schedule The Henry County Sheriff’s Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Qualified candidates must be available and willing to work any assigned shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as operationally required.
Why Join Us?✅ Competitive salary
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100% employer-paid health insurance for employee ✅ Comprehensive benefits package
✅ Generous paid leave
✅ Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), including Enhanced Hazardous Duty Benefits
✅ Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Your community. Your career. Your calling. Apply today. Applicants may use the same online application to apply to multiple job postings and update as necessary. In order to apply, one must submit his or her saved application to
each job posting.
Henry County/Henry County PSA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Shift work, Night shift