Patrol Deputy: Community Impact & Training (Full-Time)

COUNTY OF BLOUNT; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

The Blount County Sheriff's Office in Maryville, TN is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to patrol assigned areas, assist in investigations, and uphold laws. This full-time position offers training during the initial period, with growth into regular patrol duties and community policing initiatives.

The starting base pay is $51,940 to $54,537 per year, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with potential higher rate for POST-experience applicants and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Be between the ages of 21 and 60 to meet POST and TCRS requirements.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be a high school graduate or possess equivalence. No waivers will be granted for minimum education requirements.
• Not have been convicted of or pleaded to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor and other alcoholic beverages or controlled substances.
• Not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States.
• Have his/her fingerprints on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
• Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician.
• Have good moral character as determined by a thorough investigation conducted by the employing agency; and/or the POST Commission; and
• Have been certified by a Tennessee Licensed Health Care Provider qualified in the psychiatric or psychological fields as being free from any impairment, as set forth in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association at the time of the examination, that would, in the professional judgment of the examiner, affect the person’s ability to perform an essential function of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Not have been previously decertified as a law enforcement officer by the POST Commission;
• Not have previously surrendered their certification as a law enforcement officer;
• Must have a valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Must have passed entry level exam – The National Police Officer Selection Test;
• Meet the POST Commission requirements;
• Ability to complete the required training for Patrol Deputies which includes: Courtroom Testimony, Domestic Violence, DUI, Interview/Interrogation and Officer Survival.

Responsibilities

• Patrols a specified zone in a marked law enforcement vehicle.
• Checks doors and windows of businesses and residential property.
• Investigates suspicious activities and makes arrests for violations of federal, state, and/or local laws.
• Arrests offenders and escort them to the Justice Center for processing
• Receives complaints and makes investigations of wanted or missing persons and of stolen cars and property, and maintains surveillance for recovery and apprehension.
• Maintains crowd and traffic control as needed due to accidents, emergencies, or at special events where there are a large number of people.
• Administers first-aid treatment and lifesaving techniques to the acquired level of training.
• Reports defects in roadways that require the attention of other agencies.
• Reports damaged traffic control devices and traffic lights that are out of order to the proper agency.
• Issues citations and warnings for traffic violations.
• Makes a daily report of activities and prepares detailed reports relating to specific incidents, accidents, investigations, arrests, or special assignments.
• Assumes responsibility for proper maintenance of assigned vehicle.
• Receives and investigates complaints of a general nature from the public.
• Prepares and presents informational programs on law enforcement-related subjects to interested groups.
• Properly prepares and presents court cases.
• Conducts interrogation of suspects involved in criminal offenses.
• Discovers, preserves, and corroborates physical evidence at a crime scene for presentation in criminal prosecution.
• Prepares details of criminal case files pertaining to major offenses.
• Investigates narcotics and drug offenses requiring a number of chemical tests for suspected narcotics and drug violations.
• May serve on a special unit such as K-9, Marine Patrol, Bicycle Patrol, SWAT, or other special units.
• Build relationships with the local community through interaction with members of the public and creating partnerships and strategies for the reduction in crime (Community Policing).
• Performs related work as required.

Job description

The Blount County Sheriff's Office in Maryville, TN is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to patrol assigned areas, assist in investigations, and uphold laws. This full-time position offers training during the initial period, with growth into regular patrol duties and community policing initiatives.

The starting base pay is $51,940 to $54,537 per year, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with potential higher rate for POST-experience applicants and competitive benefits.