Deputy Sheriff: Court & Patrol Services

Shelby County Government; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Government is seeking candidates to perform essential duties under the Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee. The role involves handling court orders, aiding in court proceedings, and taking custody of prisoners at the county jail.

You will process writs, respond to dispatched calls, and address high-accident locations with citations where appropriate. Applicants must complete POST basic police training and demonstrate solid judgment, public interaction skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old at application.
• Must be of high moral character.
• POST approved basic police training required.
• Proof of education, training, and/or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Executes and returns process orders of the courts of record.
• Aids and attends the courts as assigned.
• Takes charge of custody of prisoners in the County Jail.
• Serves, executes, and processes legally issued writs.
• Makes initial investigations in response to dispatched calls for service.
• Reviews and polices high accident locations and gives citations to violators.
• Performs other duties to fulfill the Sheriff Department requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

Skills

Knowledge of regulations

Traffic safety knowledge

On-the-job training

Public interaction

Judgment and decision-making

Self-defense techniques

Education

HS diploma or GED

POST training academy

Job description

Shelby County Government is seeking candidates to perform essential duties under the Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee. The role involves handling court orders, aiding in court proceedings, and taking custody of prisoners at the county jail.

You will process writs, respond to dispatched calls, and address high-accident locations with citations where appropriate. Applicants must complete POST basic police training and demonstrate solid judgment, public interaction skills, and the ability to work