Deputy Sheriff

Welcome to Henry County, Virginia. One of the keys to our success is hiring good employees. Our employees are dedicated, service oriented individuals working together to serve our community. If you are interested in joining our team, we welcome you to apply for employment opportunities with Henry County and Henry County Public Service Authority.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is seeking candidates for current and future Deputy Sheriff positions including opportunities in Corrections, Patrol, Investigations, and specialty teams such as SWAT, ERT, Precision Rifle, Dive, Drone/Robot, Hostage Negotiations, and K9. The Professional Standards Division takes great pride in maintaining the Department’s VLEPSC accreditation, a distinction held since 2011.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old. Qualified candidates must have a HS diploma or equivalent and a valid VA driver’s license. Successful candidates must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position and pass a background check as well as a physical, written, drug and other tests that are relevant to the position to be considered. The minimum starting salary July 1, 2025 is $49,039 plus excellent benefits. EOE

Applicants may use the same online application to apply to multiple job postings and update as necessary. In order to apply, one must submit his or her saved application to each job posting.

Henry County/Henry County PSA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.