Sheriff Jobs in Virginia

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Lateral Sheriff Deputy I, II, III & Master

  • Frederick County Local Government
  • Winchester, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 6 days ago

This is your chance to make an impact and grow in your law enforcement career with Frederick County Virginia! Why Join Us?...

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IT Manager II - Police, DEC, Sheriff

  • Henrico County Government
  • Henrico, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Henrico, VA
  • 9 days ago

position closes Monday, January 5, 2026 Primary responsibilities include the day-to-day and strategic management of staff, projects, and resources within the Police, Emergency Communications, and Sheriff...

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Sheriff's Deputy

  • Prince William County (VA)
  • Manassas, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 12 days ago

Begin your law enforcement journey with us TODAY!!! Hiring Salary: The starting salary is $60,789 per year....

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Certified Sheriff's Office Deputy

  • County Of Albemarle
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Education and Experience: Certified Law Enforcement Officer. Graduation from high school or GED....

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Lateral Sheriff Deputy I, II, & III

  • Frederick County Local Government
  • Winchester, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 90+ days ago

This is your chance to make an impact and grow in your law enforcement career with Frederick County Virginia! Why Join Us?...

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Demographic Data for Virginia

Moving to Virginia? Find some basic demographic data about Virginia below.

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National
8,631,637
205,142

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Salary for Sheriff Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sheriff positions.

Highest Education Level

Sheriffs in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.9%
High School or GED
22.0%
Associate's Degree
16.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
8.9%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some High School
0.7%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sheriffs in Virginia
None
36.7%
4-6 years
12.9%
2-4 years
11.1%
10+ years
9.7%
8-10 years
9.0%
1-2 years
8.8%
6-8 years
6.9%
Less than 1 year
4.9%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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