Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs

1 day ago


San Francisco CA United States Course Advisor Full time

Job Description: Enforce law and order in rural or unincorporated districts or serve legal processes of courts. May patrol courthouse, guard court or grand jury, or escort defendants.

Daily Life Of a Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff
  • Manage jail operations and tend to jail inmates.
  • Verify that the proper legal charges have been made against law offenders.
  • Place people in protective custody.
  • Notify patrol units to take violators into custody or to provide needed assistance or medical aid.
  • Supervise law enforcement staff, such as jail staff, officers, and deputy sheriffs.
  • Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
Things a Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff Should Know How to Do

Below is a list of the skills most Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs say are important on the job.

  • Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Social Perceptiveness : Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Negotiation : Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Related Job Titles
  • Deputy Sheriff Generalist/Bailiff
  • Special Deputy Sheriff
  • Sheriff Deputy
  • Deputy (Patrol)
Job Outlook for Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 684,200 jobs in the United States for Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 7% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 47,700 new jobs for Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff by 2026. The BLS estimates 49,500 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff are Utah, Texas, and Nevada . Watch out if you plan on working in New Jersey, Maryland, or Alaska . These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Make A Lot Of Money?

The average yearly salary of a Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff ranges between $35,750 and $101,620.

Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs who work in California, New Jersey, or Alaska , make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs in different U.S. states. Tools & Technologies Used by Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs may use on a daily basis:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Access
  • Email software
  • Word processing software
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Database software
  • ESRI ArcView
  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
  • IBM Lotus 1-2-3
  • National Crime Information Center NCIC database
  • Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS
  • Law enforcement information databases
  • National Integrated Ballistics Information Network NIBIN
  • Computer aided dispatch software
Becoming a Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff

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Who Employs Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs?

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