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Divisions
Specialized Units

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office has sworn deputies, including some who are part-time, that make up the Sheriff’s Office. These officers serve in the department’s five major component units or divisions.

Patrol Division: The largest and most frequently observed division is the Deputy Patrol Division. Patrol is responsible for answering calls for service, executing warrants, initiating crime investigations, and maintaining order.

Civil Process Division: The next most visible division in the Sheriff’s Office is the Civil Process Division. These uniformed officers are responsible for the service of all Civil Process in the county including writs, summonses, mandates, or other documents issuing from a court of law.

Criminal Investigations Division: This division is responsible for the investigation of all serious crimes including robberies, homicides, sexual assaults, forgeries, breaking and entering, and major larcenies.

Court Security Division: This division is responsible for the safety and orderly conduct in all three county criminal courts.

Crime Prevention Division: This division proactively encompasses all of our educational and prevention efforts towards reducing crime in the County of Augusta.

Public Safety Job Openings

CIT Deputy Sheriff

Type:Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:$47,380- $54,487 DOQ
Posted Date:07/14/2023 4:10 PM

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a CIT Deputy. This position will be assigned to Augusta Health Emergency Department to assist with individuals experiencing mental health crisis.

Candidate must be 21 years of age, have a high school graduate or G.E.D., be able to pass entry level testing: a departmental physical which includes drug testing & physical fitness assessment and a background investigation. The preferred candidate will have basic law enforcement and/or jail DCJS certification and also CIT certification.

The position has a starting salary of $47,380 - $54,487 DOQ with fringe benefit package of VRS retirement and life insurance, health insurance, annual and sick leave.

County Applications and Personal History Questionnaire can be downloaded from our website at www.co.augusta.va.us. Completed County Application and Personal History Questionnaire must be returned to the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, 127 Lee Highway, Verona, VA 24482. This position is open until filled.

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