Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs
Also called: Deputy Sheriff, Deputy, Civil Division Deputy Sheriff, Sergeant
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
- Drive vehicles or patrol specific areas to detect law violators, issue citations, and make arrests.
- Take control of accident scenes to maintain traffic flow, to assist accident victims, and to investigate causes.
Safety and Government
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
Business
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Basic Skills
Social
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Attention
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include
leading, making decisions, and business. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Data base user interface and query software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Spreadsheet software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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