Deputy Sheriff

Salary:

Essential Functions:

Include but are not limited to: Investigation of criminal offenses; completing required reports; being capable of effectively making arrests; apprehending and transporting mentally disturbed persons; transporting prisoners; conducting search warrants; serve civil process; investigate traffic crashes; court security; etc.

Requirements:

Must be a high school graduate or have obtained a GED or equivalent (preference may be given to applicants with college degrees).
Applicants must pass the prescribed civil service written examination at entrance level, with a minimum score of 70%
Good physical condition. A medical physical examination required prior to appointment.
Must pass a physical agility test (PAT) prior to appointment. The mandatory PAT will be the required test for entry-level applicants for the training academy. (Certified law enforcement officers may be exempt from taking a PAT.)
Vision: 20-20 corrected in each eye required.
Hearing: No deficiency allowed.
Valid driver’s license required.
U.S. citizenship required.
Uncertified officers must complete a 16 week para-military training academy.