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The Newport News Sheriff's Office is the only Law Enforcement agency in Hampton Roads and just one of three agencies in Virginia selected as a Best for Vets Employer by the Military Times.

We are actively seeking individuals who want to Transform Lives and are Committed to Making a Difference.

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!

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

The Newport News Sheriff’s Office is a proud partner in the Army’s Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Program. This exceptional program is a recruiting initiative developed by the United States Army that ensures young men and women have a career with a leading employer after completing their service to the country.

Learn more at www.armypays.com

Captain Charles Johnson

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Openings at NNSO:

Deputy Sheriff ($53,124 p/year)

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 three 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!

  • Paid Training
  • Uniform & Equipment Provided
  • Career Advancement

If that sounds good to you, take the next step and Apply Online.


Equal Opportunity Employer

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.