Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs

Enforce law and order in rural or unincorporated districts or serve legal processes of courts. May patrol courthouse, guard court or grand jury, or escort defendants.

Job Task

• Investigates illegal or suspicious activities of persons.
• Transports or escorts prisoners or defendants between courtroom, prison or jail, District Attorney's offices, or medical facilities.
• Questions individuals entering secured areas to determine purpose of business and directs or reroutes individuals to destinations.
• Maintains records and submits reports of dispositions and logs daily activities.
• Arranges delivery of prisoner's arrest records from criminal investigation unit, at District Attorney's request.
• Notifies patrol units to take violators into custody, or provide needed assistance or medical aid.
• Serves subpoenas and summonses.
• Executes arrest warrants, locating and taking persons into custody and issues citations.
• Patrols and guards courthouse, grand jury room, or assigned areas to provide security, enforce laws, maintain order, and arrest violators.
• Confiscates real or personal property by court order, and posts notices in public places.
• Takes control of accident scene to maintain traffic flow, assist accident victims, and investigate causes.

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