Job Description
Sheriff's Deputies Wanted NOW HIRING SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES! - $8,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES THAT ARE TN POST CERTIFIED: $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR DEPUTIES THAT ARE POST CERTIFIED IN ANY OTHER STATE (paid in installments initially and at end of probationary period). MUST APPLY BY APRIL 30, 2026. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED. MUST HAVE GRADUATED FROM A LAW ENFORCEMENT BASIC POLICE SCHOOL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT HCSO HUMAN RESOURCES AT 423-209-7657 or 423-209-7014. To apply you MUST - provide a complete and thorough employment history, from leaving high school to the present date (both full and part time) - attach to the application a copy of your high school diploma or transcript, drivers license and social security card. If you have military experience, a copy of your DD214. Must provide basic police school graduation certificate and the POST certification document with the application. GENERAL DEFINITION: Under direct supervision, patrols the unincorporated areas of Hamilton County in an assigned sector and district; answers service calls ranging from barking dogs to initial investigation of homicides; enforces law and regulations; investigates traffic accidents; and performs related duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this classification. TASKS: Patrols unincorporated areas of the County; answers services calls ranging from barking dogs to initial investigation of homicides; enforces laws and regulations; investigates traffic accidents and controls the scene; conducts follow-up investigations; locates wanted persons; makes arrests; recovers lost and stolen prope