Salaries for Deputy Sheriffs and City Police Officers may vary according to community size and available funds. Deputies receive a five percent base salary increase each year for five years until they acquire top step salary. Rather, Officers may work night patrol or be required to work undercover surveillance. They are often required to work on weekends and holidays. In addition, Officers are often required to be on-call when off duty.
Some agencies offer a work schedule where officers work ten-hour shifts, four days per week.
Work performed beyond the normal hours or on holidays is generally compensated with extra pay. Pass a polygraph examination Pass a drug screening Pass a psychological screening test An extensive background investigation is conducted for each candidate. Applicants must have a satisfactory record as a law-abiding citizen and maintain good credit. Persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment. Use of drugs can disqualify an applicant.