February 2018


www.hamptonroadsmessenger.com Career and Business Opportunities


Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Aligning with Military’s Hiring Age of 18


and we are proud to have a new leadership development program in place to help with that goal,” Sheriff Baron said.


Candidates are required to have a high school diploma or GED, and a


valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver License. The starting salary for a deputy is $33,637, plus benefits. Interested candidates can apply online at Norfolk- Sheriff.com.


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programs. This includes people with disabilities and people who speak limited English.


NORFOLK, Va. — You can join


the military at 18 years old, and now, you can become a Norfolk Sheriff’s Office deputy too. The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office will be promoting that update at the city’s winter career fair, Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Tidewater Community College Student Center located at 310 Granby St.


The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office is


accepting applications to hire deputies who are 18 years old and above. In the past, deputies were required to be at least 21 years old. But as law enforcement


recruiting continues


to struggle nationwide, sheriffs and police chiefs are finding new ways to attract more qualified candidates with a passion for public service.


“The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office is a values-driven team committed


to


public safety, public service, and public trust,” Sheriff Joe Baron said. “We are recruiting young adults who share those same values, and are interested in beginning a long, fulling career in law enforcement.” The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office has a thorough hiring process to ensure candidates are well suited for careers in law enforcement. It includes background and reference checks, a polygraph examination, drug tests, medical examinations, and fitness assessments. New recruits are also assessed and monitored as they go through the three-month academy process.


is a passion for public service in so many families


At the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office, we are committed to


generation of leaders in public safety,


“As a military community, there in Hampton Roads. training the next


Here are some additional details about these two volunteer programs:


Free Country.


Tax Prep Around the The


IRS works with


community organizations to offer free tax help at thousands of sites nationwide. These sites usually begin opening in February.


Free Electronic Filing. VITA and


TCE provide free electronic filing. E-file is the safest, most accurate way to file a tax return. Taxpayers can combine e-file with direct deposit for quicker refunds.


Volunteer Preparers Trained


to Help Find Tax Benefits. The IRS certifies the VITA and TCE volunteers. They help people get all the tax benefits for which they are eligible. These include the Earned Income Tax Credit,


American Opportunity Tax Credit, the Child Tax late January and early


Bilingual Help. Some VITA and TCE sites provide bilingual assistance. Help for Military. Many military


bases have VITA sites. These sites offer free tax assistance to members of the military and their families. Volunteers can help with military tax topics. Some of these include special rules and tax benefits that apply to those serving in combat zones.


Self-Preparation Option. At many


VITA sites, people who earn $64,000 or less may be able to prepare their own tax returns. They can do this using free web-based software. This option is for those who do not have a home computer or do not need much help.


Site Information Available on


IRS.gov. Taxpayers can find the nearest VITA site by using the VITA Locator Tool at IRS.gov. They can also do so by downloading the IRS2Go app. Site information is also available by calling the IRS at 800-906-9887. Find more on AARP Tax-Aide locations by using the AARP Locator.


February 17, 2018


WYTHE HALL Thomas Nelson Community College 99 Thomas Nelson Drive Hampton


8:30 a.m. Registration


9:30-11:30 a.m. R.E.A.L. (Recognizing Excellence for Academic Learning) Talk


For more information, contact Special Events at specialevents@tncc.edu.


The free event is suitable for participants age 14 and up.


THOMAS NELSON FACILITATORS


Dr. Gregory McLeod


Provost, Historic Triangle Interim Dean, Health Professions


Chad A. Smith, M.Ed Coordinator, Intramurals & Athletics; Baseball Coach


PANELISTS


Dr. Walter Turner II, 27 Lecturer, Chemistry & Physics Department Armstrong State University Ph.D., University of Georgia


Anthony Valentine, 32


Social Science Major Thomas Nelson Community College


Kenneth Davis, 38


Exhibit Planner, U.S. National Parks Service M.F.A., The University of the Arts


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