Deputy Sheriff

Department: Sheriff - Enforcement Position Control Number: 0400- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is designated as safety-sensitive.

Random Drug/Alcohol Test: Yes Opening Date: September 11, 2026 Closing Date: September 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.

It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.

The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.

Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress.

Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances in the protection of life and property for the citizens of Pulaski County.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Patrols county roads, residential areas, and business districts to enforce traffic and criminal laws and ordinances ensuring the safety of citizens and property; makes arrests and/or issues citations to violators as necessary.

Responds to calls from citizens in need of law enforcement assistance (i.e., domestic disturbance, criminal mischief, burglaries, crimes in progress, traffic accidents, etc.); makes arrests and/or issues citations as necessary.

Ensures crime scenes and related evidence are secure; processes crime scenes by taking photographs and fingerprints; seizes and impounds property as necessary.

Receives, tags, and stores evidence, found property, or property maintained for safekeeping in the property room; presents testimony and evidence in court.

Investigates accidents and criminal activities; researches lead through interviews with victims, witnesses, suspects, online research, and inspection of property/buildings.

Prepares detailed incident, arrest, investigation, and related reports; enters data into the computer; submits to supervisor for review.

Completes daily activity report reflecting all work activities completed during the shift.

Transports prisoners to jail, to and from the court, and to other law enforcement agencies.

Attends community crime watch meetings and other community activities to promote crime reduction and community-oriented policing by interacting with and educating district residents.

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