Deputy Sheriff Job Duties
Job Duties:
Provide law enforcement services to the citizens of Cullman County, including the performance of the basic law enforcement tasks of protecting life and property, preserving the peace, preventing and suppressing crime, and the apprehension of violators of the law.
- Each Deputy is individually and collectively responsible for the following:
- Enforcing Federal, State and County statutes and ordinances
- Initial investigation of reported or observed crimes
- Recording and preserving evidence found at crime scenes
- Initial investigation of reports of missing, found or unidentified persons
- Responding to scenes of emergencies
- Arresting on-sight violators
- Recovering property
- Making business visits to re-assure business owners and collect useful information
- Investigating complaints received from the public
- Patrolling to prevent and suppress crime
- Providing assistance to other public agencies pending the elimination of health or safety hazards
- Maintaining law and order at public gatherings
- Preparing reports of incidents investigated or observed
- Observing and inspecting drivers, vehicles and roadways
- Supervising traffic movement
- Checking and patrolling areas of high traffic hazard
- Arresting or citing traffic violators, issuing warnings on minor violations
- Performing close patrols on residences and businesses
- Testifying in court
- Providing traffic information on request of the public
- Be available to work day, evening, or night shifts including holidays and weekends as needed to staff the patrol division. Overtime hours may be required
- Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Age:
Must be at least 21 years of age to apply
Education:
General Educational Development (GED) Certificate, High School Diploma or higher to apply
Other:
Applicants must pass a written exam, physical exam, drug screen, physical agility/ability test, background investigation, firearms qualification and interviews prior to appointment. Applicants shall be required to meet State Minimum Standards for Law Enforcement Officers, and be able to complete State standard minimum training requirements after initial hiring.