Employment

Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office accepts applications for employment on a continual basis regardless of available positions. Submitted applications are actively kept on file for one year and only considered if a position is available. Active job openings are advertised in a local newspaper for (2) two weeks and on this website.

                      WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY HIRING FOR ANY POSITIONS

                     Until we begin hiring, no phone or email inquiries will be accepted. 

           The application process for sworn and non-sworn personnel is as follows:

1. Submit completed application, typed resume’, and notary page by mail or in person at 7502 Justice Drive, Gloucester, VA 23061
2. Applications are reviewed for completeness. Incomplete applications are rejected.
3. An initial check will be made for Criminal History, Driving Record, and Credit Check. Automatic disqualifiers will apply (See, Appointment Criteria).
4. Qualified applicants will be invited for a written test. The test is a multiple choice exam by IPMA and is entry level. Passing score is 70%.
5. Applicants will be contacted for a panel interview. This is a question and answer opportunity. Successful applicants move on to the next step.
6. Background investigation by a Criminal Investigator. Check of all listed and non-listed references.
7. Polygraph examination.
8. Staff reviews of top applicants and conditional offer of employment.
9. Medical examination/Drug screening.
10. Psychological examination.
11. New employee start date.

New employees meet with County Human Resources for a Benefits Meeting. Those requiring Police Academy training will normally start within a few days of hire. Experienced certified officers will be assigned field training. All others receive on the job training

Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A separate application is required for each position.

Job Descriptions:

Employment/Job Descriptions/Deputy Sheriff Uniform Patrol 2008.pdf

Employment/Job Descriptions/Deputy Corrections 2008.pdf

Employment/Job Descriptions/911 Communications Operator 2008.pdf

You may print a copy of our application for appointment and all required attachments listed below for future use. You must have ADOBE ACROBAT READER to view the forms. YOU MUST DOWNLOAD ALL OF THE FORMS LISTED BELOW.

1. Application for Appointment

2. Appointment criteria cover page

3. GCSO form 55- Notary Page

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Last Update: 11/04/2009 by Gloucester Sheriff's Office Author; Captain William Adams
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