Careers

Detention Officers

Jail

The Craig County Sheriff’s Office is looking for applicants to start immediately.

Our employees enjoy a $2500.00 monthly starting pay.

You will also enjoy FULL PAID health benefits like dental, vision, medical and $50,000.00 life insurance and we contribute 16.5% to your OPERS retirement plan.

DEPUTY

Patrol

• Patrol assigned areas in a motor vehicle, on foot, or using other methods of transportation; check businesses, stores, homes and other premises for criminal violations, suspicious persons or conditions, fire or other disturbances
• Apprehend, interview, and make arrests for violations of federal and state laws and local ordinances; transport prisoners to and from other counties; register and book prisoners, assist in the county jail, prepare record of arrest and submit detailed reports of investigation made
• Respond to citizen complaints; control and, when needed, disperse crowds; cooperate with and assist other law enforcement officers, jurisdictions, and agencies
• Enforce traffic and parking regulations, direct traffic, investigate traffic accidents and obtain information incidental to the event; observe traffic hazards and submit recommendations for their correction; administer first aid in emergency situations
• Provide legal service of court documents, subpoenas, and civil papers.
• Prepare and maintain field notes; prepare and submit administrative reports, emergency orders of detention; search warrants, and similar legal documents; testify at administrative and court hearings
• Assist supervisors as required and may act as a supervisor in their absence
• Attend and satisfactorily complete periodic trainee courses and instructional meetings to develop and maintain skills in the use, care, and safe operation of firearms, motor vehicles, techniques in self-defense, lifesaving, and criminal law updates
• Make initial and supplementary investigations of crimes in areas such as personal violence, theft, stolen vehicles, missing persons, lost children, and runaways; participate in undercover investigations of narcotics, gambling, vice, civil and criminal disturbances
• Collect physical evidence and performs crime scene investigation, take photographs, and perform surveillance of persons and places
• Perform other related work as required