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Public Notice: The Bedford County Broadband Authority has scheduled a Special Called Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 5:00 pm in the boardroom in the Bedford County Administration Building, 122 East Main Street, Bedford, Virginia, to authorize County staff to develop and submit the application for the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission grant.

Following the Special Called Meeting the Broadband Authority will adjourn, and the Board of Supervisors will proceed to hold the Budget Work Session already scheduled for that same evening.

Public Notice:  Liberty University has cancelled their scheduled March 19, 2019 public hearing for the rezoning and special use permit applications involving the New London Airport until further notice so they can schedule a community meeting in the coming weeks to explain the proposal to the neighboring community members.

Public Notice:  Please take notice that the Bedford County Board of Supervisors Public Works Committee will meet on Thursday, March 21st, 2019 at 5:00 pm in the Administration Conference Room of the County Administration Building, 122 E. Main St., Bedford, VA. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss various issues in the Solid Waste Department

Public Notice: Please take notice that the Bedford County Board of Supervisors Personnel Committee will meet on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 6:30 pm. in the Administration Meeting Room of the County Administration Building located at 122 East Main Street, Bedford, Virginia. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss new/reclassified position requests.

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You may download the application form in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. Print out the completed form and send it to us at the address below. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader  to read the file. Click HERE to download Acrobat Reader. It's free.

All paper applications can be mailed to: 

Attn: Department of Human Resources

122 East Main Street

Bedford, VA 24523

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Deputy Sheriff-Baliff

  • Type:Part Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:Competitive
  • Posted Date:04/26/2018

BEDFORD COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Title Deputy Sheriff - Bailiff

Department: Sheriff Office

Location: 1345 Falling Creek Rd - Actual work site will vary

Hours: Part Time, Monday – Friday, approximately 20-25 hours per week

Description:

This position acts as a representative of the Bedford County Sheriff's Office. General duties included, but not limited to: serve as bailiff in the courtroom; transfer inmates to and from the courts and correctional facilities; search individuals entering the courtroom when necessary; monitor all courtroom activities to anticipate any safety concerns; and assist other courtroom personnel and jurors in ensuring smooth operation of the courtroom.

The application process typically last 6-12 weeks and the applicant must undergo a thorough background investigation to include a polygraph, psychological evaluation, and a medical exam.


Requirements

Minimum Requirements Include:

  • Must hold a current, valid Virginia DCJS Certification as a Jail Officer or Law Enforcement Officer

  • Must be a U. S Citizen

  • Must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Degree Certificate or equivalent

  • Must possess a valid Virginia operator's license at the time of employment

  • Must be (21) years of age by date of hire or completion of training academy

  • Must not have any felony convictions; a misdemeanor conviction may be grounds for dismissal, but will be looked at on a case-by-case basis.

  • Must not use tobacco products on or off duty to ensure compliance with the Virginia Heart and Lung Laws

  • Must abide by the Bedford County jurisdictional living requirement

Bedford County maintains a safe, drug-free workplace for its employees. Drug screening, driving record check, a criminal background check, and previous employer references are required for all positions as conditions of pre-employment.

Minimum Salary

EOE / ADA / Minorities / Females / Vets

$16.65 hour (OR) based on experience for Law Enforcement Certified Candidate

Apply 

Online: https://www.bedfordcountyva.gov/about-bedford/administration/human-resources/employment

In Person: Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, 1345 Falling Creek Road, Bedford, VA 24523 (or) Bedford County Administration Building, 122 East Main Street, Suite 202, Bedford, VA 24523 Phone: 540-586-4800

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 For jobs with the Department of Social Services, you must use a state application form.

 Internal Job applicants must use the Employee Transfers Policy.

Or you can call 586-7601 to ask for a form to be mailed to you. You can also pick up the form in person at the Bedford County Administration Building, 2nd Floor, 122 East Main Street, Bedford.