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Sussex County Jail
Deputy Sheriffs assigned to the Sussex County Jail are supervised by one Lieutenant and three shift supervisors.
Lt. Vincent B. Givens
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Jail Operations
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Sgt. Dwight L. Gay
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Shift Supervisor
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Sgt. James J. Shanko
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Shift Supervisor
Webmaster
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Cpl. Melvin R. Saunders
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Shift Supervisor
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Responsibilities of these Deputy Sheriffs include direct supervision of all male inmates within Sussex County Jail; supervision of kitchen staff in the preparation and serving of meals; transportation of inmates for court appearances and medical appointments; courthouse security and security of the jail; assisting Communications Deputies with supervision of female inmates; and upkeep of the physical plant. Off-duty Jail Deputies supervise inmate community service work details as well as working with the Virginia Department of Transportation's two local offices in Sussex County.