08/11/2026
The Radford City Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for full time Deputy Sheriff position(s).
Come join our team! We are a state accredited Sheriff’s Office with 15 deputies.
The Radford City Sheriff's Office handles Court Security, Civil Process, and Inmate Transportation. We also have a Crisis Intervention Team that assists people experiencing a mental health crisis. This Crisis Intervention Team works in a partnership with New River Valley Community Services (NRVCS).
Candidates must meet the requirements stated in VA Code §15.2-1705, be a U.S. Citizen, 18 years of age and a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate. Candidates must have a valid Virginia driver’s license or obtain one within thirty days of appointment. Candidates are required to undergo a background investigation, including fingerprint-based criminal history records inquiries to both the Central Criminal Records Exchange and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
All Candidates must be of good health and physical condition, and pass a physical examination subsequent to offer of employment, conducted under the supervision of a licensed physician.
Preference will be given to individuals that currently hold a DCJS jailor/civil process service/courtroom security certification, a law enforcement certification and/or certification as a CIT officer.
These are full time position(s) that requires the deputy to work rotating day/night shifts. The starting salary is $47,721 plus benefits. The pay increases to $49,897.08 after the successful completion of a one-year probationary period. Deputies will receive the City of Radford benefits package that includes VRS-LEOS retirement and health insurance.
Applications are available at the Radford City Sheriff’s Office at 619 Second Street, Suite 8, Radford, VA or online at https://www.radfordva.gov/355/Sheriffs-Office. If you have previously submitted prior applications, please submit a new application. If you have questions concerning this position, please contact Major Charlie Burton at (540)731-5501.
Selected applicants must be able to pass a physical agility and aptitude test, which will be scheduled at a later date. You will receive notification of selection prior to the date of testing. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.
Applications should be printed and
returned to:
Major Charlie Burton
Radford City Sheriff’s Office
619 Second Street, Suite 8
Radford, VA 24141
