Deputy Sheriff – Certified/Certification Eligible

National Police; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to perform general police duties, patrol roads, investigate incidents, and enforce laws. The role requires independent judgment in emergencies and carries an element of danger.

Responsibilities include responding to calls, assisting with search and rescue, preparing reports, and transporting individuals in custody to court or other locations. US citizenship and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States.
• Age at least 21 years on hire.
• Must possess a valid, non-probationary driver's license.
• Must not have felony convictions.

Responsibilities

• Patrol roads and highways in marked patrol squads.
• Respond to and investigate calls for service, reports of crime, and traffic accidents.
• Assist in providing search and rescue operations.
• Ensure public safety through enforcement of federal, state, and local laws.
• Transport persons in custody to and from court and other locations.
• Serve or deliver warrants and other court-related paperwork.
• Subdue, control, and detain aggressive individuals in confrontations.
• Prepare accurate and concise reports.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree (or 60 college-level credits)

LESB certification or equivalent credential

Job description

Salary: $34.00 per hour

Position Summary:

Deputy Sheriffs perform a wide variety of duties connected with generalized police work. Assigned duties are performed in accordance with state statutes and departmental rules and regulations. Immediate supervision is received from a Sergeant or other superior officer. The Deputy Sheriff is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative when faced with emergency situations. The work involves an element of danger.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol roads and highways in marked patrol squads
• Respond to and investigate calls for service, reports of crime, and traffic accidents
• Assist in providing search and rescue operations
• Ensure public safety through enforcement of federal, state, and local laws
• Securely transport persons in custody to and from court and other locations
• Serve or deliver warrants and other court-related paperwork and civil process
• Subdue, control, and detain aggressive individuals involved in physical confrontations
• Prepare accurate and concise reports

Requirements:

• Ability to meet physical, mental, and psychological qualifications of a Deputy
• Ability to perform certified law enforcement officer duties to include: performing traffic stops, responding to high-risk calls, controlling large crowds at events, and all other law enforcement-related activities
• Ability to function in situations which may rapidly change from those during routine patrol operations to those which are emergencies and highly stressful and dangerous
• Must be a citizen of the United States; and
• Must be not less than twenty and a half (20 ½) years of age at time of application and not less than twenty-one (21) years of age upon date of hire; and
• May not have been convicted at any time of a felony, unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed.
• Must possess a valid, non-probationary driver's license.
• During the time period beginning on the date three (3) years immediately preceding the date of the entrance exam and continuing to the date of appointment, you may not have been convicted of any single violation equivalent to more than four (4) points and have accumulated no more than the equivalent of six (6) points, as assessed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles.
• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• Certification by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB); or
• A two-year Associate Degree from an accredited institution; or
• A minimum of sixty college-level credits from an accredited institution.