Deputy Sheriff – Patrol

Paola, KS
Miami County Sheriff

Closes On: June 16, 2022 at 12:00 AM CST

Hiring Range: $20.10 – $21.90 DOQ Law Enforcement Officer Certification preferred.

Job Responsibilities

  • Patrols an assigned area of the county to prevent crime, locate and apprehend criminal suspects, preserve the peace, and protect life and property.
  • Performs routine patrol, building, home, and suspicious vehicle checks.
  • Assists stranded motorists.
  • Apprehends/arrest offenders, aids victims, performs crown control, facilitates conflict resolution, prepares reports, performs interviews, responds to assistance calls, and testifies in court.
  • Responds to crime scenes, investigates crimes, and prepares incident reports.
  • Resolves domestic conflicts to ensure public peace.
  • Facilitates the movement of traffic through accident scenes and during times of mass public gathering.
  • Issues tickets.
  • Establishes roadblocks.
  • Secures accident scenes and aids the injured.
  • Transports prisoners, mental patients and juveniles.

Experience: Must be 21 years of age with no Felony Criminal Record or Domestic Violence Record.
Education: High School Diploma or GED, Certified as a Kansas Law Enforcement Officer.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid Kansas Driver’s License