The Bedford County Sheriff's Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy. Deputies are responsible for work performed in the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes and accidents. Duties also include protecting property, facilities, and people through the enforcement of laws under the direct supervision of their immediate supervisor. Deputies assigned to shift will report directly to their respective Patrol Sergeant. Each patrol deputy is responsible for the enforcement of state laws, crime prevention, protection of life and property, preservation of public peace, arrest of violators, and service of criminal warrants and civil process. Deputies assigned to the Warrants Division will report directly to the Patrol Lieutenant. Deputies assigned to the School Resource Officer Division or Court Security Division will report directly to the SRO/Court Security.