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What is the salary for a Deputy Sheriff position?
Does the salary include a shift differential?
Is the application process different for
out-of-state applicants?
How do I apply for the job online?
What happens after I apply for the job?
Who will contact me initially about my process?
What information do I have to supply in the residential history?
What information do I have to supply in the employment history?
What information do I have to supply in my reference section?
How does my process get delayed?
What type of career development is there with the Sheriff's Office?
What is the Criminal Justice Academy schedule?
Are there any restrictions for vision to pass the medical exam?
What is the salary for a Deputy
Sheriff position?
As of July 2007:
- Deputy Sheriff I $43,981.60 - $71,642.06*
- Private First Class $53,240.51 to $74,917.65*
- Master Deputy Sheriff $64,576.10 to $78,492.13*
- Sergeant $61,500.40 to $82,416.67*
- 2nd Lieutenant $67,800.93 to $86,534.03*
*Range of pay for each rank indicated above is
an estimate.
Does the salary include a shift
differential?
The differential is $.90/hour for swing shift and $1.30/hour for
midnights.
Is the application process
different for out-of-state applicants?
Out-of-state applicants may have to travel twice to our location for
their Deputy Sheriff process. The initial trip will include a polygraph
examination and jail tour. The second trip will include the rest of the
process. After successfully passing all the steps, the applicant will be
recommended for hiring if they appear to be a viable candidate.
Applicants that live in this area may have several appointments spread
over time. Both out-of-state and nearby applicants go through the same
process and the same steps in the process.
How do I apply for the job
online?
Our application instructions
include links to the resume-building tool and the personal history
statement.
What happens after I apply
for the job?
There are several steps in the selection process, which may take
several months to complete. Learn
more.
Who will contact me initially
about my process?
A background investigator will contact you once he or she reviews
your personal history statement Please wait to hear from a background
investigator about your process.
What information do I
have to supply in the residential history section?
Please complete the residential history in its entirety to include
neighbors, landlords and/or roommates. If you do not know your neighbors,
please list six street addresses which are in the vicinity of your
residence.
What information do I have
to supply in the employment history section?
Complete the employment history to include ALL employment in your
lifetime. Please try to be as accurate as possible.
What information do I have to
supply in my reference section?
Complete the reference section in its entirety to include all
information requested for each reference. Incomplete information will
lead to delays in the process.
Do I need to send in all of
the supporting documents with the personal history statement or can I
send them separately?
Try to send in as many supporting documents as possible with your
personal history statement. If you are waiting for high school or college
transcripts, then please note in your packet that you have requested the
transcripts and will send them separately.
If I did not attend high school in
the United States, how do I prove my education is equivalent to a high
school diploma in the United States?
Your background investigator will contact you and give you
information on how to have your education evaluated to show it meets the
minimum requirement of a United States education.
If I held a driver's license in
another state, do I have to supply driving transcripts from that state?
How do I do that?
If you held a driver's license in another state, you will have to
supply our agency with your driver transcript from that state. Contact
that state's department of motor vehicles.
Does my personal history statement
need to be notarized? How do I get the personal history statement
notarized?
Yes, your personal history statement needs to be notarized by a current
notary public prior to sending your packet to out office. Notary
addresses can be found online or in the phone book.
How long the process take to
become hired as a Deputy Sheriff?
The hiring process may take several months. In the best case scenario,
the process takes three to fours months, as long as no issues arise. Your
process can be delayed for multiple reasons, including missed
appointments and incomplete documentation. To be successful in the
application process, you must follow all of the directions.
What type of career development is there
with the Sheriff's Office?
Career development can encompass promotional opportunities,
training, and participation in specialty units. Deputy Sheriffs are
eligible for promotion to Private First Class (PFC) after two years of
satisfactory service. Promotion to Master Deputy Sheriff (MDS) is a
competitive process open to PFCs with seven years of satisfactory
service. Promotion to supervisory positions is accomplished through a
competitive testing process. After graduation from the academy, deputies
must maintain their law enforcement certification by attending training
at our academy or at outside training facilities through approval. In
addition to these opportunities, a Deputy Sheriff can try out for
specialty units outside of their normal duties, such as the Sheriff's
Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.), Honor Guard or Bike Team. These units
are not freestanding so they are used only on an as needed basis. These
units help Deputy Sheriffs explore different training and events outside
of their normal duties.
What is a 2-2-3 schedule?
The 2-2-3 schedule consists of working two weeks within a pay period to
include the following schedule:
Week 1
Monday, Tuesday: Work 2 days
Wednesday-Thursday: Off 2 days
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Work 3 days
Week 2
Monday, Tuesday: Off 2 days
Wednesday-Thursday: Work 2 days
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Off 3 days
What is the Criminal
Justice Academy schedule?
The academy runs Tuesday through Friday for 10 hours each day. The
schedule includes classroom/practical time and training, whether
defensive tactics or physical training. Each recruit will attend the
academy for about six months to include earning the following
certifications:
- Law Enforcement Certification
- Deputy Sheriff Certifications-Jail Security, Court Security and Civil Process
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Are there any restrictions for
vision to pass the medical exam?
Uncorrected vision up to 20/200 is allowed, provided there has been at
least six months of successful wearing of soft contact lenses. Without
soft contact lenses, uncorrected vision cannot be worse than 20/100. In
any case, vision must be correctable to 20/20.