Or do they have to go through more training to be a sheriff in a different county but the same state?
I’m asking about the sheriff guys that you see out on the road.. Not THE sheriff of the county
Can Sheriff’s only work in the state they got their training in?
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Politico
February 27, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Sheriff’s are elected officials.
drdr
February 27, 2010 at 11:26 pm
some states recognize peace officer status throughout the state, individual agencies may require specific training
Nighthawk
February 27, 2010 at 11:52 pm
The Sheriff is an elected official with jurisdiction covering the county to which he or she is made Sheriff.
They cover law enforcement activities associated with their county and unincorporated or contract cities.
laughter_every_day
February 28, 2010 at 12:36 am
Not every state or even every county has the same requirements. My state sets certain minimum requirements, such as being over 18 and not a felon. Then each department sets their own standards. Some will hire folks with training. Some want experience. Some want local training. Some rural departments will take anyone who meets the minimum qualifications and is willing.
leslie S
February 28, 2010 at 1:08 am
DrDr is correct for within the same state but I think you are also asking about leaving the state to work for another sheriffs department.
In that case if the deputy has worked as a licensed peace officer in hi original state for 3 to 5 years (depends on the exact law in the new state) he can attempt a lateral transfer. The new state always requires the transfer to pass the new state’s peace officer test.
Then depending on the department he is trying to join they may or may not require more training.
As a peace officer the sheriff’s deputy can also apply without academy to a police department.
Both police officers and sheriff’s police deputies, the kind you se on the road as you said, are peace officers.
FredP
February 28, 2010 at 2:05 am
In California – once the deputy sheriff’s have gone through the basic academy, they can be employed by any agency in the state. The only exception I’m aware of is the CHP has their own academy, so transferring to the CHP might require additional time.
Once the deputy has completed a year (minimum) of full-time paid employment, they can get their Basic POST certificate and can generally transfer (be hired by) to another department. The training is state mandated by POST and would cover sheriff’s departments, police depts, state fish and game, transportation police, etc… You just might have to go through additional department training – but not another academy.
CA Deputy