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.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
16 tasks analyzed
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.
Verify that the proper legal charges have been made against law offenders.
Record daily activities and submit logs and other related reports and paperwork to appropriate authorities.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - |
| Verify that the proper legal charges have been made against law offenders. | - | - | - |
| Record daily activities and submit logs and other related reports and paperwork to appropriate authorities. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$76,290
per year
Mean Wage
$79,320
per year
Employment
667K
workers
Wage Range
$47,640 - $115,280
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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