What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff position at Crawford County Sheriff's Department?
Deputy Sheriff – Experienced / Lateral Officers
Crawford County Sheriff's Office | Girard, Kansas
$45,364.80 – $57,844.80 per year | Full-time | Take-home vehicle
About the Position
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is hiring full-time Deputy Sheriffs to serve the communities of Crawford County in southeast Kansas. We're looking for professional, dependable deputies who take pride in serving the public and want a long-term career with an agency that invests in its people.
Priority Given to Experienced Officers
We are currently looking first for candidates with prior law enforcement experience. Certified officers and lateral applicants will be considered first.
Experienced applicants are placed on our pay scale based on verified law enforcement experience. Seasoned deputies can start at up to $57,844.80 per year ($4,820.40/month). You don't start over at the bottom.
Pay
- Starting pay of $45,364.80 to $57,844.80 a year, depending on certification and experience
- Shift differential pay
- Overtime available
- Paid training time
Schedule
- 8-hour shifts. No 12s.
- 6 on / 3 off rotation
- Evening and midnight shifts
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- KP&F retirement
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Take-Home Vehicle and Equipment
Every deputy gets a take-home patrol vehicle, plus:
- Uniforms
- Yearly boot allowance
- All other required equipment
Career Opportunities
Deputies can grow into specialized assignments, including:
- Interdiction Deputy
- School Resource Officer
- Court Security
- Investigations and other special assignments as available
What You'll Do
- Patrol the county to protect people and property and prevent crime
- Enforce federal and state laws, Kansas traffic laws, and county resolutions
- Respond to calls for service and investigate complaints and crimes
- Investigate traffic crashes, including scene documentation, photography, and evidence collection
- Give emergency first aid when needed
- Write complete, accurate, and concise reports
- Serve civil process
- Provide law enforcement at special events, including traffic direction
- Do other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Preferred: Current Kansas law enforcement certification (KLETC), or certification from a reciprocating training center, plus prior law enforcement experience
- At least 21 years old by the date of hire
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Must pass a background investigation, psychological exam, physical exam, and drug screen
Non-certified applicants may still apply and will be considered as positions allow. Selected non-certified candidates will be sent to the academy paid.
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed, or contact:
- Chief Deputy Matt Peters: mpeters@crsoks.org or 620-724-8274 ext. 137
- Adam Harrison, Finance & HR: aharrison@crsoks.org or 620-724-8274 ext. 131
Experienced applicants should include their certification status and years of law enforcement service.
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available on request during the application and hiring process.
Pay: $22.00 - $28.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,365 - $57,845