SHERIFF

LAW ENFORCEMENT

GENERAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Get information needed to do the job
• Identify objects,actions,and events
• Perform for the public
• Make decisions and solve problems
• Resolve conflicts

HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

• Community Protection Criminal Justice Assisting Criminology Legal System Physical Education Psychology Sociology

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Communicate
• So listeners can understand
• Reason and problem solve
• To notice when something is wrong
• Work with people
• Look for ways to help people

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Look for details
• Understand others
• Good communication

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Are often placed in conflict situations with angry, unpleasant people. Always wear a uniform. Must be sure that all details are done and their work is exact. Errors could have serious consequences for the health and safety of the public, suspects, and other officers. Are usually scheduled to work a 40-hour week, but often work overtime

PREPARATION

• High school diploma
• Complete police academy

Untitled Slide

• I am interested in being a sheriff so I can protect my town.