Patrol Deputy: $8K Sign-On Bonus & Community Impact

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office seeks Sheriff’s Deputies to patrol unincorporated areas of Hamilton County and respond to a wide range of service calls. Deputies enforce laws, conduct investigations, and testify in court.

A POST certification is preferred; a TN Post- certified bonus is offered, with installments during probation. Candidates must be US citizens, at least 21, and hold a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognized high school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• US citizen.
• No felony convictions or disqualifying offenses.
• Possess valid driver’s license.
• POST certified law enforcement experience preferred but not required.
• Pass physical and psychological evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Patrol unincorporated Hamilton County areas.
• Respond to service calls and incidents; conduct investigations.
• Make arrests; testify in court; serve citizens with protection of life and property.
• Reconstruct accident scenes and assist in prosecutions; follow up investigations.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Patrol procedures

Report writing

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or GED

State certified Basic Police School

POST certification

Job description

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office seeks Sheriff’s Deputies to patrol unincorporated areas of Hamilton County and respond to a wide range of service calls. Deputies enforce laws, conduct investigations, and testify in court.

A POST certification is preferred; a TN Post- certified bonus is offered, with installments during probation. Candidates must be US citizens, at least 21, and hold a high school diploma or GED.