Position Details
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position Sheriff Clerk I Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department SHERIFF Division SHERIFF ADMIN Requisition Number 2026491 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule
Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement N - Never Pay Grade GE02 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary
$36,416.00
Job Description
Step into a role where professionalism meets public service and be the first point of contact in the Administrative Building. Serve as the first contact for visitors and callers to the Sheriff's Office. Responsibilities include answering incoming calls and answering general questions. Directing inquiries to the appropriate sections as needed. Process and file paperwork including confidential documents. Clerical duties such as faxing, copying, scanning and data entry . Make electronic bank deposits and other duties as assigned. Sorting mail to in house mailboxes.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in office technology, information systems, or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three months of related, full-time equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Special skills or equipment certification may be required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to maintain confidentiality and compose under pressure. Strong communication skills and experience in customer service. Ability to mange multiple tasks as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 10/19/2026 Job Close Date 11/02/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants
The City of Chesapeake Human Resources Department is serving as an advertising agent
for this vacancy. Screening and selection will be handled by the Sheriff's Office.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling N = Never Pushing/Pulling Weight N/A Reaching N = Never Handling N = Never Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Kneeling N = Never Crouching Never- Never occurs. Crawling Never- Never occurs. Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Twisting N = Never Climbing Never- Never occurs. Balancing Never- Never occurs. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls N = Never Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
phone, copy machine, fax machine, computer, time stamp machine and bank deposit machine.
Protective Equipment Required
NA
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other N = Never If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust S = Seasonally Extreme Temperatures N = Never Noise and Vibration N = Never Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity N = Never Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Other N = Never If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
NO
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| Location | Chesapeake, VA |
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