APOST -Deputy Sheriff

Position Overview:

• Operate patrol vehicle in an assigned geographical area.
• Monitor and observe vehicular traffic, detect traffic offenses and issue 
traffic citations as warranted.
• Observe businesses and residences for criminal activity, check 
buildings for unauthorized entry, search structures and property for 
intruders, and investigate suspicious persons and events.
• Respond to robberies, thefts, burglaries, homicides, etc. Administer 
first-aid to injured, secure crime scenes, control and direct citizens at 
the scene, conduct interviews with complainants, victims, witnesses. 
and suspects and gather material/physical evidence from scene as 
required.
• Respond to domestic disturbances, calm overly excited or agitated 
persons; physically restrain unruly individuals.
• Conduct interviews with complainants and witnesses, obtain relevant
facts and information, and mediate and resolve complaints and 
disputes.
• Make arrests, including subduing individuals with appropriate action 
and force as necessary, placing individuals into handcuffs or other 
restraining devices, searching vehicles and persons under arrest for 
weapons and contraband, and transporting arrested individuals to our 
detention facility.
• Complete paperwork for incarcerate arrestees.
• Assemble and prepare documentation and narrative reports, 
memorandums, miscellaneous, Incident/Offense reports.
• Maintain issues equipment, materials and supplies required to support 
daily operations.
• Assist stranded motorist, directs traffic, transports prisoners and escort 
funerals.
• Enforce court orders, including serving summons, subpoenas, eviction 
orders, Protections From Abuse and executing arrest warrants when 
required.
• Provide sworn testimony in court proceedings.
• Operate computer terminals (MDT’s, desktop, laptop) to receive 
information and data.
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• High School Diploma from a school accredited by a regional 
accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, 
OR a General Education Development (GED) certificate issued by an 
appropriate state agency.
• Have successfully completed or ability to complete Basic Ability Test. 
The Basic Ability Test (BAT) is required of all applicants with the 
exception of those already APOSTC certified, or those who possess 
an earned associate degree or higher from a college or university 
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION WITH BENEFITS. WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY WORK. IS MANDATORY. PAY IS $20.82 PER HOUR

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS.

• Job Type: Full-time
  • • Salary: $20.82 /hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.41 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift