Recruit: Deputy Sheriff – Field Operations
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office | Stafford, VA
Salary: $60,324.58/year ($29/hr.) + shift differentials
Recruit (Entry-Level)
- No prior law enforcement experience required
- Begin your journey now—receive full pay and benefits upon hire
- Train, learn, and integrate with our agency before the academy
Support. Belonging. Career Growth.
Join an agency where you’re not just a number—where leaders know your name, and the community stands behind you. We’re Northern Virginia’s “smallest big agency,” offering genuine camaraderie, autonomy to do real police work, and opportunities for advancement (specialty teams, promotions, mentoring).
- Family culture: Supportive command staff, strong peer relationships
- Career growth: Apply for specialty teams after one year; mentorship throughout
- Take-home vehicle: For deputies living within 30 miles of county line
- Strong retirement benefits: Higher-than-average multiplier, military buy-back
- Work-life balance: Predictable shifts, flexible schedule options
- Make a real impact: Be proactive, build trust, and serve a supportive community
- Full pay and benefits from day one, even before the academy begins
- On-the-job learning: Ride-alongs, initial training, and integration while waiting for the academy
- The next academy starts in October 2025.
- Apply now to start onboarding, training, and earning full salary as you prepare for the Fall academy.
- Slots fill quickly—early applicants have the advantage of more time to acclimate, train, and connect with our team before the official academy start.
- Age 20+ at application (must be 21 by academy graduation)
- High moral character, clean background
- Pass a physical agility test
- Valid driver’s license
Ready to serve your community and build your career?
- Apply now!
- Ask about our Ride-Along Program!