Deputy Sheriff

• Location 2900 S. Woodrow,Little Rock, AR, 72204,United States
• Base Pay $39,307.84 - $52,221.00 / Year
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

• Name Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
• Phone
• Email p

Department:
Sheriff - Enforcement

Position Control Number: 0400-

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:
September 11, 2026

Closing Date:
September 24, 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 tasks 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB SUMMARY: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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

SECONDARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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…