Employment

Application Process

The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office only accepts applications for employment when vacancies exist. Submitted applications are actively kept on file for one year and only considered if a position is available. The application process for sworn and non-sworn personnel is as follows:

• Submit a completed application (PDF), typed resume, and notary page by mail or in person at:
  7502 Justice Drive
  Gloucester, VA 23061
• Applications must be completed in their entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• An initial check will be made of your criminal history, driving record, and credit. Please review the appointment criteria and job requirement descriptions.
• Applicants may be contacted for a panel interview. This is a question and answer session comprised of members of the office. Successful candidates move on to the next phase.
• Background investigation by a Criminal Investigator and a check of listed and non-listed references.
• Polygraph examination.
• Staff reviews of top applicants and a conditional offer of employment.
• Medical examination and drug screening.
• Psychological examination.
• New employee start date.

The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A separate application is required for each position. Employment applications may also be obtained by visiting the lobby of the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office.

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