Deputy Sheriff – Patrol Division Job Posting

2023-2024 Salary Grade: 65 

Salary Range – As of July 1, 2023

Hiring Rate $44,100 Mid-Point $55,35

Starting annual salary for this position is $42,577 and will be $2,000 more annually if applicant holds an Associate’s Degree and $4,000 more annually if applicant holds a Bachelor’s Degree.

• Reduced cost for health insurance
• Yearly physical fitness incentive program
• Local government retirement
• 401-K supplemental retirement
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Earned vacation and sick leave
• Promotional opportunities as performance and training allows.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Making arrests, forcibly if necessary.
• Using handcuffs and other restraints and/or self-defense weapons when people are breaking the law.
• Preparing investigative reports using proper grammar.
• Exercise independent judgement.
• Operate a law enforcement vehicle day and night in emergency situations and in situations caused by traffic, road conditions, weather, etc.
• Communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels.
• Conduct interviews.
• Obtain statements of victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Pursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations.
• Possess the ability to load, unload and fire handguns and shotguns under stress that justifies the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards.
• Perform searches of people and vehicles.
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts (day and night).
• Mediate disputes and advise citizens of rights and processes.
• Demonstrate good communication skills in court.
• Detect and collect evidence.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters.
• Process and transport prisoners and committed mental patients.
• Possess the ability to read and comprehend legal documents, including the preparation and processing of citations, affidavits and warrants, serve papers and summons to the general public.
• Complete required continuing education to maintain certifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Applicants for this position must have the ability to remain focused under stressful situations such as enduring verbal abuse when confronted with a hostile suspect and be able to multi-task.

• Applicants must have the ability to sit and drive a vehicle for extended periods of time.
• Exert moderate physical effort.
• Typically involving some combination of walking, standing, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling.
• May involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight.

• Graduation from high school documented by a diploma or transcript.
• Applicant must possess a certificate of graduation from Basic Law Enforcement Training (B.L.E.T.)
• Previous years of experience in law enforcement will be recognized when establishing salary.