How to Become Support Staff

While the primary function of the Sheriff’s Office is law enforcement, a quarter of the agency is staffed by civilian support personnel. These positions offer opportunities in support roles such as Records Specialist, Crime Analyst and Administrative Specialists.

Qualifications for our civilian positions will vary based on the position. At minimum, all applicants must be 18 years of age or older at time of application with a High School Diploma or GED.

• Automatic Disqualifiers
  • Conviction of any felony
  • Conviction of any misdemeanor that reflects moral turpitude or a tendency to disregard the law
  • Conviction for DUI related offense within five years of application
  • Conviction for two or more DUI and/or reckless driving offenses
  • Any conviction for reckless driving, hit and run, or other serious traffic offense within 24 months
  • Two or more moving violations within 12 months
  • Criminal Activity (Narcotics/Substance Abuse)
  • No marijuana usage within the previous 6 months
  • Drug usage (other than marijuana) will be considered on an individual basis but must not have occurred within the past 5 years

Hiring Process

The hiring process for a position with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office takes approximately three months after the submission of an application.

Applicants must successfully complete the following steps:

• • Online application submission.
  • Panel interview.
  • Review of Stafford County Sheriff’s Office personal history statement.
  • Conditional offer of employment (position dependent).
  • Polygraph exam (position dependent).
  • Background investigation.
  • Contingent offer of employment.
  • Medical Examination.
  • Psychological examination (position dependent).

Failing to keep an appointment in the selection process without notifying the Professional Standards Division can lead to automatic disqualification.

Tips for Success  -

• Be sure to fill out the Personal History Statement (PHS) completely
• Do not omit, falsify, minimize anything on your PHS
• Show up to appointments on time
• Respond to emails, phone call, and other communications from our HR in a timely and professional manner
• Dress professionally throughout each stage of the process

Failure to follow these tips may lead to disqualification.