Deputy Sheriff; Certified Lateral

Overview

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is in Louisville, Kentucky and serves as the largest Sheriff’s Office and fourth largest law enforcement agency in the state. Its approximately 250 sworn, 60 civilian and 75 volunteer Reserve Deputies perform its main duties of providing court security, serving court orders, and collecting property taxes. The members of JCSO also serve the community by supporting the work of local charitable organizations and providing a positive presence that ensures the safety of residents of Jefferson County.

Deputies of the Jefferson County Sheriff  Office are fully sworn POPS certified law enforcement professionals. Deputies in the Courts Division provide security for participants of Circuit and District Courts of Jefferson County. Deputies take custody of inmates while in the Courts and during transport throughout Kentucky. Deputies in the Operations Division also serve orders on behalf of the Courts such as EPOs, IPOs, Civil Process, Evictions, and auto vehicle inspections.

Deputies at JCSO do not routinely take calls for service, but are fully certified to assist in any law enforcement capacity needed to ensure public safety.

• Must be POPS certified in the State of Kentucky, or reciprocity approved from states outside of Kentucky.
• Must be U.S. citizen
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have honorable discharge from military, if applicable
• Must not have had peace officer status revoked in any state
• Must not be prohibited from carrying a firearm
• Must not have been convicted of a felony 20 Misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis.
• No use of marijuana in the last 1 year, no use of illegal controlled substances in the last 6 years.

Must reside in one of the following counties within 90 days of employment:

• Kentucky:
  Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Henry, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble
• Indiana:
  Clark, Floyd, Harrison

Retirees are hired under a renewable one year contract in accordance with KRS 70.293.

Certified hires are given up to 10 years credit toward spay and leave accrual. Pay rate includes KLEFPF and $1,000 annual uniform allowance.

Table of experience and pay (illustrative):

• 3 years $30.42/hour; $64,269.12/year;
  Eligible for Benefits:
  Yes*
• 5 years $32.18/hour; $67,937.02/year;
  Eligible for Benefits:
  Yes*
• 10 years $34.55/hour; $72,869.71/year;
  Eligible for Benefits:
  Yes*

Note:

Retirees are not eligible for health benefits or a second pension per KRS 70.293. JCSO pays 100% medical premiums for single coverage, and 90% for other plan levels. Competitive plans for vision and dental. Optional deferred compensation and life supplemental life insurance. $20,000 Basic Life Insurance provided.

Background Investigation (Criminal history check, credit check, employment history, references)

Sheriff Staff Interview

Medical Examination / Drug Screening

Fingerprinting

Questions related to this position or its selection process can be sent to careers.