Duties of the Deputy Sheriffs
Deputy Sheriffs provide Peace Officer services in counties. This includes protecting citizens and
property by patrolling neighborhoods, citing reckless drivers, making arrests, responding to calls
for assistance and serving warrants; as well as booking and processing prisoners and crime
scene investigation. This may include assisting during natural disasters and other emergencies,
and guarding disaster areas; plus maintaining peace and security in courtrooms, the serving of
court documents, escort detainees to and from court proceedings, and prepare and keep records.
