Sheriff Salary in Tennessee

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How much does a Sheriff make in Tennessee? The average Sheriff salary in Tennessee is $110,752 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $104,646 and $117,548. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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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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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Adams, TN	Avg. Salary $107,642	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsville, TN	Avg. Salary $102,141	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Afton, TN	Avg. Salary $105,250	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, TN	Avg. Salary $111,230	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcoa, TN	Avg. Salary $109,675	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, TN	Avg. Salary $111,828	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allardt, TN	Avg. Salary $108,838	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allons, TN	Avg. Salary $110,393	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allred, TN	Avg. Salary $108,838	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alpine, TN	Avg. Salary $108,838	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Network Administrator

Middlesex Sheriff's Office - Billerica , MA

The Middlesex Sheriff's Office will be considering applicants for the following employment opportunity: Network Administrator The Middlesex Sheriff's Office ("MSO") is seeking a qualified ...

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Deputy Sheriff - Jailer

Ozaukee County - Port Washington , WI

Deputy Sheriff-Jailer Full-Time Position Pay Range: $27.22 - $34.79 POSITION SUMMARY: The Deputy Sheriff-Jailer is a sworn deputy position assigned to the Jail Division. The individual performs such ...

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DEPUTY SHERIFF

COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA - Allentown , PA

A Deputy Sheriff enforces regulations of the Sheriff's Department at the full performance level. A position in this class carries out assigned duties which safeguard both lives and property. A ...

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Correctional Officer (Rapid City, SD)

Pennington County Sheriff's Office - Vermillion , SD

The Pennington County Sheriff's Office, located in Rapid City, South Dakota and the beautiful Black Hills, is accepting applications for Correctional Officers to serve in our adult jail facility

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Sheriff's Detective (Internal Sheriff's Office applicants only)

Hennepin County, MN - Minneapolis , MN

Sheriff's Office Division: Detective Opening Date: 04/09/2024 Closing Date: 4/23/2024 11:59 PM Central Description The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking a Detective to join their ...

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HR Business Partner - Sheriff's Office

Adams County, CO - Brighton , CO

County Sheriff Opening Date: 04/05/2024 Closing Date: 4/19/2024 4:30 PM Mountain Our Mission: Safety, Security and Transparency. Cultural Competencies/EEO: Adams County is an equal opportunity ...

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What does a Sheriff do?

Common responsibilities of a Sheriff

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

January 16, 2023

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.

March 25, 2023

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

April 05, 2023

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.

April 27, 2023

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.

May 09, 2023

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.

May 17, 2023

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About Tennessee

Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River. The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...

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About Tennessee Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; ....More

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