Are usually scheduled to work a 40-hour week, but often work overtime.
May be required to work evening and night shifts, especially as a junior officer.
May be required to work weekends and holidays.
Are often expected to be armed, even when off duty.
SHERIFFS AND DEPUTY SHERIFFS will:
Work in areas not covered by city police departments
Are responsible for the health and safety of others
May work weekends, holidays, and nights
SHERIFFS AND DEPUTY SHERIFFS frequently:
Sit when writing reports or patrolling.
Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Repeat the same movements.
It is important that SHERIFFS AND DEPUTY SHERIFFS be able to:
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.
Understand the speech of another person.
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
