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SheriffDo you aspire to a career where you can serve your community and assume a leadership position? If you do, becoming a Sheriff might be the right path for you.What Does a Sheriff Do, Exactly? Typically, a sheriff's department enforces the law on a county level, where police departments enforce laws in cities and highway patrol agencies enforce laws on the open road. The Sheriff is usually elected to their position by county election, and once in office, is responsible for operating the sheriff's department and what is usually a very small staff. What Does it Take to Become a Sheriff? While many who have been elected to the office of Sheriff have learned everything they know "on the job" as a police officer or other law enforcement professional, there is usually some education required. At the very least, candidates need to obtain their high school diploma, and in some counties they are also required to have completed a bachelor's or master's degree in criminal justice or political science. It is also important to keep in mind that to reach the office of Sheriff, one must undergo thorough background checks in addition to extensive physical and psychological examinations, some of which may be ongoing through the course of employment. What Can I Earn as a Sheriff? Since Sheriff's departments are vastly different from county to county, so are income levels for those who work in the Sheriff's office. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a Sheriff might earn anywhere from $47,000 to upward of $100,000 per year. |
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