Experienced Deputy Sheriff – Patrol (Lateral Program)

National Police; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in the United States is seeking a sworn public safety professional to enforce laws, de-escalate incidents, and pursue suspects. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively, read legal documents, and act with integrity under pressure. The position requires a Colorado P.O.S.T.

certification (or other state certification with the ability to obtain) along with first aid, CPR within 12 weeks, a valid driver's license, and U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• Requires High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old by hire date.
• Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification required.
• First aid and CPR within 12 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• De-escalate conflicts and provide information and direction to the public.
• Determine when to detain based on probable cause and applicable force; use approved arrest techniques.
• Subdue resisting suspects using approved self-defense and control methods.
• Pursue fleeing suspects and testify in court or other formal settings.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $82,472.00 – $110,510.40 Annually

Essential Functions:

• Effectively communicate to provide information, direction, mediations, and de-escalate situations and resolve conflicts.
• Determine when there is reasonable suspicion to detain when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when appropriate force may be used and to what degree.
• Subdue resisting suspects using approved techniques of arrest control, defensive tactics, and weapons; resort to the use of hands, feet and other approved weapons in defense of self or others.
• Purse fleeing suspects.
• Testify and attend court and speak in other formal settings as necessary.
• Read, comprehend, prepare, and process legal and non-legal documents.
• Proven track record of upholding honesty and integrity in decision-making.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Takes initiative and consistently delivers results in high-pressure situations.
• Collaborates effectively with the community and fellow team members, fostering positive partnerships and teamwork.
• Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification, certification from another state, or the ability to obtain a Provisional License.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire required
• Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification required
• First aid and community CPR certificates required within 12 weeks from date of hire
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Cannot have a felony conviction
• No convictions involving domestic violence
• No use of illegal drugs within the past 5 years