County of Northampton

How do I apply for a vacancy?

A separate Northampton County application is required for each announced vacancy by 5 p.m. on the deadline date. Position title and department location must be written on each application. Resumes cannot substitute the Northampton County Employment Application.

• For positions requiring a DMV driving record, a good driving record will be required for employment.
• A Social Security card and I-9 information (Employment Eligibility) will be required at time of employment

Application can be picked up at the Northampton County Administrative Offices at 16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, VA, 23347 or downloaded below.

Unless otherwise stated send all resumes and completed applications to:

Northampton County
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 66
Eastville, VA 23347

Download Employment Application (PDF)

Northampton County Sheriff's Office Application (PDF)

Northampton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. 

Current Openings

Full- Time Communications Officer

Northampton County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a full time Communications Officer. Job does require shift work, nights, weekends and some holidays.

Qualifications: over the age of 18 and have obtained high school diploma or GED. Full-time position is open to both certified and non-certified applicants however all part-time applicants are required to be certified prior to applying.

Applications may be obtained from Northampton County Sheriff’s Office, 5211 The Hornes, Eastville, VA 23347 or County’s website.

Deadline for applications: until filled. EOE

9-1-1 Communications Officer

The Eastern Shore of Virginia 9-1-1 Commission is now accepting applications for the position of 9-1-1 Communications Officer. The qualified applicant will work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays, as well as fill in shifts as needed. 9-1-1 Communications Officers are responsible for answering 9-1-1 calls, verifying the callback number and address of the emergency, determining the nature of the emergency and transferring the call or dispatching the appropriate emergency response unit as required, as well as other associated duties.

Minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or equivalent, including some experience in keyboarding or typing. Applicants must be able to speak clearly and distinctly, understand and follow detailed directions, act quickly and effectively during emergencies, and operate complex telecommunications equipment. Desirable qualifications include two years’ experience in law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical services, and/or public safety dispatching. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a background investigation and drug screening.

Applications may be obtained at the Eastern Shore of Virginia 9-1-1 Communications Center, 23201 Front St. Accomac, Va. 23301, by visiting www.esva911.org, or by using this fillable form link: https://forms.gle/oBhgBsv97a2uJAdW8 (requires a Google account).

For more information, please contact the 9-1-1 Center at 757-787-0911.

Applications are due by Friday, November 24, 2023 @ 5p.m. The ESVA 9-1-1 Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Regional Radio System Manager

The Eastern Shore of Virginia 9-1-1 Commission is recruiting an experienced individual to serve as the full-time Regional Radio System Manager for the new regional radio system being implemented (five RF sites, P25, trunked, 700MHz). This newly created position will manage and administer the daily operations and functionality of the regional radio system, ancillary systems, communications sites, and other aspects of the regional radio system.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and five (5) years of directly related work experience in public safety with experience in managing, operating, and maintaining a two-way radio communications radio system, microwave, electronic systems and 9-1-1 technology systems; any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities above is acceptable. Professional certifications/achievements, such as, but not limited to, NENA Emergency Number Professional certification, or APCO Registered Public Safety Leader certification, or others, may be beneficial to this position. This position is subject to a background investigation and drug screening.

Interested individuals are requested to submit a cover letter and resume with salary expectations and professional references to the Director of the 9-1-1 Center, at [email protected], mailed to P.O. Box 337, Accomac, VA 23301, or at the 9-1-1 Center, 23201 Front Street, Accomac, VA 23301. The position description and position recruitment profile (with additional details on the hiring process and anticipated hiring range) can be found at the 9-1-1 Commission’s website at www.esva911.org. Any inquiries about this position should be directed to: Jeffrey Flournoy, 9-1-1 Director, at [email protected] or at 757-787-0909. The ESVA 9-1-1 Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Building Inspector

Northampton County is accepting applications for a full-time Building Inspector. The essential function of this position is to perform building inspections. Provides customer service and clerical duties.

Requires high school diploma or GED, supplemented by one year of experience in building construction. Experience as a building inspector is desired.

Requires valid Virginia Driver’s License.

Excellent communication skills are essential. This salary range 43,355 to 69,416.

Please refer to Northampton County’s website for further job descriptions, requirements and county’s application form. Please submit completed County application form with cover letter to Human Resources, P. O. Box 66, Eastville, VA 23347. Position open until filled. Northampton County is an EOE.

Building Inspector Job Description

Emergency Medical Service Provider
(Intermediate or Paramedic preferred)

Northampton County is accepting applications for Fulltime and Part-time EMS Providers of all levels (Intermediate or Paramedic preferred) in the Emergency Medical
Services Department.

This position salary pays up to $59,675 for Intermediate and $63,835 for Paramedic all based on qualifications.

Applicant must at a minimum possess the following: Commonwealth of Virginia- Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician certification, CPR, valid VA. Driver’s License with good driving record, Emergency Vehicle Operators Course, and Hazardous Materials Awareness. Criminal Background check, physical and drug screening are requirements with this position. Additional information and an application can be obtained at the EMS Office or on the Northampton County EMS or County websites.
https://www.northampton-ems.org or on this website.

Completed application form, cover letter, copies of current certifications, and copy of DMV driving record can be submitted to the Department of EMS, PO BOX 235 Eastville, Va. 23347.
Open until filled. Northampton County is an EOE.

Northampton County Sheriff’s Office is accepting employment applications for: 
Law Enforcement Officer

Job will require shift work, nights, weekends and some holidays.
Qualifications: over the age of 21 and have obtained high school diploma or GED.

Applications may be obtained from the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office located at 5211 The Hornes, Eastville, Va. 23347 or the County’s website.

Northampton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Northampton County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for:

Jail Deputy at the Eastern Shore Regional Jail

Job will require shift work, nights, weekends and some holidays
Qualifications: Over the age of 21 and must have
High School diploma or G.E.D.

Benefits include: VRS Retirement, Annual Leave, Sick leave,
Paid Holidays, and Health Insurance

Applications can be obtained from the Eastern Shore Regional Jail at
5245 The Hornes Eastville, Virginia 23347 or online at https://www.co.northampton.va.us/government/jobs_opportunities/job_openings

Apply in person at the Eastern Shore Regional Jail
Northampton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharitah Goodwyn
Human Resources
Specialist

757-678-0444 ext. 551

[email protected]