The Sheriff’s Office
The Sheriff’s Office employs a diverse group of men and women in the public safety profession, encompassing corrections, court security and civil process services. We offer careers that are challenging, fulfilling and include great advancement opportunities! We are always looking for men and women who support and model our guiding principles: honor, courage and service in all that we do! If you are taking the first step toward starting a career with our agency, you are in the right place.
Read through our website to learn more about the hiring process and what it takes to become a Sheriff’s deputy with the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office. If you have any questions, our recruiting team will be happy to answer them. We look forward to starting you on the path to a very rewarding career.
Accreditation and Memberships
Fully Accredited through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission
Virginia Department of Corrections
American Correctional Association
National Commission on Correctional Health Care
Member of the Virginia Values Veterans
Member of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association
Servicemen and women
Many of our Sheriff’s deputies served in the Armed Forces, and some still serve in the Military Reserves.
Our recruiter is a military veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corps and would love to talk to you.
Give him a call at (703)246-4105 or email at SHF-applicants@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Thank you for your service!
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RECRUITMENT
Testimonials
“Benefits are one of my top interests in reference to employment in law enforcement. Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office has the best benefits in the entire state of Virginia.”
“The reason why I joined the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office was because of the professional reputation in the law enforcement community.”
“I wanted to work for the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office because I like the environment of the Adult Detention Center because it’s controlled.”
JOIN OUR TEAM
If you have strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and a belief in treating everyone with dignity and respect, I hope you will consider joining our team.