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We are the only Law Enforcement agency in Hampton Roads and just one of two agencies in Virginia selected as a Best for Vets Employer by the Military Times.

We offer a competitive salary and a terrific benefits package that makes the NNSO one of the best agencies in Hampton Roads for deputy sheriffs, our administrative team, and their families!

The Sheriff’s Office believes in strength through diversity in the workplace.

If that sounds good to you, join team NNSO!


Openings at NNSO:

Deputy Sheriff

Our Deputy Sheriffs work assigned 12-hour shifts (no rotating shifts), 14 days a month and are off every other weekend!

We are the only Law Enforcement agency in Hampton Roads and just one of two agencies in Virginia selected as a Best for Vets Employer by the Military Times.

We offer a competitive salary and a terrific benefits package that makes the NNSO one of the best agencies in Hampton Roads for deputy sheriffs and their families!

If that sounds good to you, take the next step and apply online.


Equal Opportunity Employer

The Newport News Sheriff’s Office strongly supports the concept of strength through diversity in the workplace.  We support cross-training of employees, when possible, to encourage a thorough understanding and appreciation of all phases of the agency.

The Newport News Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.