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How much does a Sheriff make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Sheriff in the United States is $31 as of September 26, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $29 and $32. 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. View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

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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Correctional Officer Trainee

Nashville Davidson County Sheriff Office - Nashville , TN

The Nashville Davidson County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire Correctional Officer Trainees. Your starting salary is $37,177.61/year. After you complete 8 weeks of academy training your pay goes ...

JobPost Media - 9 days ago

Jail Deputy

Larimer County Sheriff's Office -

Jail Deputy (Deputy Sheriff) As a Jail Deputy, your primary responsibility will be to serve as a supervisor and role model for the inmate population in the Larimer County Jail, which is a direct ...

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

DEPUTY SHERIFF

Hancock County Sheriffs Office - Garner , IA

LAW ENFORCEMENT - DEPUTY SHERIFF.The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the position of full-time Deputy Sheriff. Applicants must meet minimum hiring standards as set by ...

Lee Enterprises - 4 days ago

Detention Deputy

Pueblo County Sheriff Dept. - Pueblo , CO

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office seeks qualified applicants to establish an eligibility list for the position of Detention Deputy. Detention Deputy Work involves ...

ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago

Animal Control Officer

Summit County Sheriff's Office - Frisco , CO

Animal Control Officer Summit County Sheriff's Office Position Requirements: The Animal Control Division of the Summit County Sheriff's Office is seeking a well-qualified Animal Control Officer. An ...

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Administrative Support Assistant IV - Denver Sheriff Department

City and County of Denver - Denver , Colorado

The Denver Sheriff Department is the largest Sheriff Department agency in the state of Colorado and is comprised of many divisions and diverse operations with over 900 uniformed and non-uniformed ...

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Sheriff

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

August 20, 2019

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.

August 20, 2019

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

August 24, 2019

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.

August 24, 2019

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

August 29, 2019

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.

September 03, 2019

Communicates effectively with other posts or deputies in the Richmond City Justice Center via two-way radio using proper terminology and ten-codes as prescribed by the Standard Operating Procedures.

September 03, 2019

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.

September 05, 2019

Supervises staff of mechanics along with evaluating and disciplining employees following established procedures and policy.

September 05, 2019

Provides an initial contact point for the public and public safety providers, to ensure efficient communication of information in emergency and non-emergency situations through use of telephone, two-way radio, and teletype and TDD equipment.

September 05, 2019

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