Sheriff Deputy I (Entry-Level)

Sheriff Deputy I (Entry-Level)

Responsibilities

• responding to calls
• investigating crimes
• enforcing traffic laws

Requirements

• No prior law enforcement experience required

• Paid academy training provided. Requires U.S. citizenship

• Age 21 eligibility

• A driver's license held for 2 years, and successful background

• Polygraph

• Psychological

• Medical, and drug screening

• Technical tools mentioned

• radar

• Job description

• About the Department

• Have you ever wanted a job where every day is different, where you can make a real impact, and where your community counts on you? Becoming a Sheriff’s Deputy I isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to serve, protect, and be a positive force in people’s lives. Whether you’ve worked in customer service, construction, healthcare, the military, or any other profession, your skills and experiences could make you a great fit.

• You don’t need prior law enforcement experience. We’ll provide all the training and certifications you need to succeed. If you have a strong sense of integrity, a desire to help others, and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations, we encourage you to apply!

• Why Join Us?

• No Experience? No Problem! - We provide fully paid training at a state-certified law enforcement academy.

• Career Growth – Opportunities for promotions, specialty units (K9, SWAT, investigations), and leadership roles.

• Make a Difference – Protect and serve your community, help those in need, and build public trust.

• Position Duties

As a Deputy I, you will:

• Respond to calls for service, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, and disruptive behavior; assess situations and take appropriate action.

• Investigate crimes; interview witnesses and victims; collect and preserve evidence; and conduct follow-up investigations.

• Serve warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and court orders; make arrests; prepare reports; and testify in court.

• Enforce traffic laws; issue citations; and perform radar enforcement, traffic control, and motorist assists.

• Conduct security checks of homes, neighborhoods, businesses, courthouses, and other assigned areas.

• Use computer systems to conduct criminal history, missing-person, and other required checks.

• Maintain communication with complainants and victims and provide updates on investigations.

• Prepare and process required reports and documentation.

• Assist and provide information to the public, juveniles, and adults; refer individuals to appropriate resources when needed.

• Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a citizen of the United States.

• Must be 21 years old, or within 180 days of 21st birthday at time of application, or currently a Police Cadet and within 180 days of 21st birthday.

• Possess a valid Driver’s License for a minimum of 2 years.