Deputy Sheriff

Brief Description

Department:
Sheriff - Enforcement

Position Control Number:

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:
January 13, 2026

Closing Date:
January 15, 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 management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and duties 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.

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.

• 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.
• Reports to structure fires and other emergencies/disasters as necessary to establish control of the situation and ensure public safety and security of property; implements emergency and/or disaster procedures; coordinates activities with Emergency Management staff.
• Testifies in court and at hearings concerning investigations and citations and/or arrests.
• Qualifies with the use of authorized weapons on a periodic basis.

• Serves as a Field Training Officer to instruct new hires in proper law enforcement procedures.
• May act as a member of a special operating unit including SWAT, emergency rescues, and water patrol; must meet the minimum qualifications and complete required training if placed on these assignments.
• Conducts background checks for applicants; conducts initial applicant interviews; compiles reference and interview data into summary reports for supervisors.
• Schedules physical and psychological exams for applicants; schedules random and new hire drug tests; maintains files and computer records of results.
• Maintains updated roster of current employees; updates and distributes departmental policy manuals; monitors the distribution of enforcement contact books.
• Completes extradition paperwork to detain inmates within other law enforcement agencies when needed for Pulaski County warrants.
• Serves warrants in the field and in office as individuals are located.
• Compiles a list of most wanted fugitives and distributes it to all precincts, detention facilities, and television for public viewing.
• Enforces court orders involving actions such as the service of court summons; removal of property; service of judgments; and apprehension of individuals.
• Conducts undercover investigations to secure evidence and information; maintains surveillance of persons or established locations.
• Registers sex offenders into Pulaski County’s database; produces notification information to distribute to the public and completes a distribution log.
• Maintains demographic information on sex…