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General Requirements for Employment at the Sheriffs Office are listed below. Special Requirements may be made for particular positions and will be outlined in a job advertisement. EOE

• Minimum age of 21
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Possess a Virginia Drivers License
• Be a United States Citizen
• Complete an application for employment and present it to Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office. (Application must be complete with all requested Paperwork attached)
• Pass a written examination
• Pass a Physical Agility (abilities) test
• Oral review (point value assigned)
• Must pass a background investigation which includes a check of school records, driving record, credit history, inquiry as to character and reputation, health history, and a fingerprint-based criminal records check.
• If all other required elements of the process have been passed or met, the candidate will receive a conditional offer of employment. The applicant must then take a physical examination administered by a medical doctor. The examination will also include drug screening.
• Applicant may also be subject to polygraph examination.

Completed applications may be mailed to:

Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office
P.O. Box 305
Montross, VA 22520

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