Deputy Sheriff (Certified Lateral)
Deputy Sheriff (Certified Lateral)
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Job Description
AGENCY OVERVIEW
The Jefferson County Sheriffs Office (JCSO) is in Louisville Kentucky and serves as the largest Sheriffs 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.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Deputies of the Jefferson County Sheriffs 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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 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
SALARY/BENEFITS
Certified hires are given up to 10 years credit toward spay and leave accrual. Pay rateIncludes KLEFPF and $1000 annual uniform allowance.
*Retirees are not eligible for health benefits or a second pension per KRS 70.293.
Employees participate in the Hazardous Duty retirement under CERS offered the KPPA.
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.
$20000 Basic Life Insurance provided.
SELECTION PROCESS
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 .
Employment Type
Full-Time
