Deputy Sheriff

Provides law enforcement services for the County, including detecting and deterring crime, apprehending violators, and performing other law enforcement duties.

Requirements

• Serves civil processes received from the County courts.
• Preserves order during court sessions and guards persons brought before court.
• Transports prisoners to and from court.
• Protects disaster areas.
• Enforces laws, prevents, and detects criminal acts. Investigates criminal activities.
• Checks business areas in the County to make sure doors are secure, and prevents acts of vandalism and illegal entry.
• Transports emergency psychiatric commitments.
• Secures funeral and traffic details.
• Patrols County, and answers calls and complaints.
• Patrols highways for traffic violators and renders assistance at the scene of an accident to disabled motorists.
• Attaches property on court order.
• Renders assistance to citizens whose health or property is in jeopardy.
• Works with municipal, State, and Federal officers in cooperative law enforcement.
• Keeps records and prepares reports as directed.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance