Hourly Wage for Sheriff Salary in the United States

How much does a Sheriff make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Sheriff in the United States is $32 as of October 28, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $30 and $33. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Sheriff?

A Sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England, where the office originated. There is an analogous although independently developed office in Iceland that is commonly translated to English as Sheriff, and this is discussed below....

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Behavioral Health Specialist II

Fairfax County Sheriff's Office - Fairfax , VA

Positions support Diversion First efforts through partnerships with Court Services (Pre-trial Supervision), Fairfax County Courts, the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office and community providers

Upward.net - 25 days ago

Legal Records Clerk

Fairfax County Sheriff's Office - Fairfax , VA

Legal Records Clerk Print Apply Legal Records Clerk Salary $39,270.61 - $65,450.53 Annually Location FAIRFAX (FJ16), VA Job Type FT Hourly W BN Department Circuit Court & Records Job Number 20-01804 ...

Lensa - 19 days ago

Finance, Procurement and Accounts Payable Officer

Hampton Sheriff's Office - Hampton , VA

... Hampton Sheriff's Office and the City Finance Department (Procurement and Accounts Payable). · Operates as the point of contact for all vendors to facilitate the timely payment of invoices · ...

ZipRecruiter - 67 days ago

Recovery Coordinator

Goochland Powhatan Community Services Board - Goochland , VA

Community partners could include Fire/Rescue/EMS, Sheriff's Departments, Commonwealth attorneys, courts, probation, jails, Social Services, free clinics, Health Departments, and schools. The Recovery ...

Recruitology - 34 days ago

What does a Sheriff do?

Sheriff

Requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as using a computer, typing, data entry, use of calculators, ten-key adding machine, or use of other office equipment or supplies.

March 09, 2020

Prepares various logs, forms and reports, documenting movement and activities of inmates, grievance allegations, incidents of violation of rules, notable behavior, potential safety hazards, problems with facility hardware, criminal activity, etc.

March 26, 2020

Works with Detectives and County Attorneys in preparing cases, explaining processesJob Assignment Physical Demands & Working ConditionsWork is performed in the office approximately 60% of the time and in the field approximately 40% of the time.

May 22, 2020

Maintains security within the correctional facility and prevents escapes, physically restrains inmates when necessary, conducts perimeter checks of the facility and performs headcount.

May 27, 2020

Performs duties that may involve running, walking, climbing stairs, sitting or standing for long periods, crouching/stooping, bending/squatting, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, grasping, and raising objects, and applicants must have the manual dexterity, sense of touch, and hand strength to use a firearm or physically subdue a person and apply or remove handcuffs and must have normal hearing and normal or correctable vision.

May 28, 2020

Assisting other law enforcement agencies with investigations through active physical work and/or research and documentation of private and/or public records.

June 11, 2020

Assists other Sheriff's Office divisions by disseminating confidential information or utilizing investigative techniques and contacts not available to other divisions.

June 26, 2020

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Sheriff in the United States. The average hourly rate for Sheriff ranges from $30 to $33 with the average hourly pay of $32. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $30 to $36 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $32.

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