Patrol Deputy: Rapid Response & Community Safety

HARVEY COUNTY; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 75,906,000 - 85,877,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey County Sheriff's Office in Newton, KS seeks a Deputy Sheriff – Patrol to perform general law enforcement on an assigned shift. The role requires protecting life and property, enforcing laws, and serving the community with professionalism.

Responsibilities include responding to calls, making arrests, collecting evidence, and testifying when needed. Strong judgment, communication, and integrity are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Police Officer in accordance with KCPOST.
• Must pass background, drug screen and psychological examination.
• Residency within 30 minutes of Harvey County boundary.

Responsibilities

• Answers all emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Enforces laws and ordinances; intervenes to prevent crimes and maintain peace.
• Gathers evidence, interviews witnesses, makes arrests, and testifies in court when required.
• Prepares cases for court, maintains reports and records, and cooperates with other agencies.

Skills

Police knowledge

English communication

Public safety mindset

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Kansas Law Enforcement Training/Peace Officer Academy

KCPOST Certification

Valid Kansas driver’s license

Job description

Harvey County Sheriff's Office in Newton, KS seeks a Deputy Sheriff – Patrol to perform general law enforcement on an assigned shift. The role requires protecting life and property, enforcing laws, and serving the community with professionalism.

Responsibilities include responding to calls, making arrests, collecting evidence, and testifying when needed. Strong judgment, communication, and integrity are essential.