ONET Occupations » 33-3051.03

Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs

Enforce law and order in rural or unincorporated districts or serve legal processes of courts. May patrol courthouse, guard court or grand jury, or escort defendants.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.61)
  2. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.47)
  3. Use my intuition - Data (4.38)
  4. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.24)
  5. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.24)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (4.21)
  7. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.19)
  8. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.16)
  9. Speak - People (4.12)
  10. Communicate well, in person - People (4.12)
  11. Use my brain - Data (4.00)
  12. Listen - People (4.00)
  13. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  14. Operate, drive - Things (3.81)
  15. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (3.75)
  16. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.62)
  17. Research - Data (3.55)
  18. Interview, draw out - People (3.55)
  19. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.54)
  20. Imagine - Data (3.54)
  21. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  22. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Speaking (4.12)
  2. Active Listening (4.00)
  3. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  4. Social Perceptiveness (4.00)
  5. Negotiation (3.88)
  6. Judgment and Decision Making (3.88)
  7. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  8. Persuasion (3.75)
  9. Coordination (3.62)
  10. Service Orientation (3.62)
  11. Time Management (3.62)
  12. Active Learning (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.38)
  2. Oral Expression (4.12)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  4. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.88)
  6. Near Vision (3.88)
  7. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  8. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  10. Written Expression (3.62)
  11. Information Ordering (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.92)
  2. Self Control (4.80)
  3. Dependability (4.65)
  4. Stress Tolerance (4.63)
  5. Attention to Detail (4.61)
  6. Cooperation (4.24)
  7. Concern for Others (4.24)
  8. Persistence (4.21)
  9. Leadership (4.19)
  10. Initiative (4.12)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.07)
  12. Social Orientation (3.95)
  13. Analytical Thinking (3.91)
  14. Independence (3.86)
  15. Achievement/Effort (3.64)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.67)
  2. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.62)
  3. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.51)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.50)
  5. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.47)
  6. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.24)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.21)
  8. Processing Information (4.16)
  9. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.12)
  10. Documenting/Recording Information (4.11)
  11. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.95)
  12. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.91)
  13. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.86)
  14. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.81)
  15. Interacting With Computers (3.74)
  16. Assisting and Caring for Others (3.68)
  17. Analyzing Data or Information (3.65)
  18. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.62)
  19. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.55)
  20. Thinking Creatively (3.54)
  1. Read Maps (4.67)
  2. Gather Physical Evidence (4.67)
  3. Recognize Public Safety Hazards (4.62)
  4. Identify Firearms Or Weapons (4.62)
  5. Locate Persons ( Skip Tracing ) (4.62)
  6. Issue Citation Or Warning For Violation Of Laws (4.51)
  7. Apprehend Or Arrest Suspect Or Perpetrator Of Criminal Act (4.51)
  8. Escort Prisoners, Defendants Or Individuals Needing Protection (4.51)
  9. Enforce Laws, Ordinances, Or Regulations (4.51)
  10. Monitor Inmate Activity (4.24)
  11. Patrol Or Guard Area Or Premises (4.24)
  12. Investigate Complaints, Disturbances, Or Violations (4.16)
  13. Compile Biological Data For Criminal Investigations (4.16)
  14. Conduct Legal Searches Or Investigations (4.16)
  15. Serve Or Issue Summonses Or Subpoenas (4.12)
  16. Serve Arrest, Search Or Seizure Warrants (4.12)
  17. Communicate Details In Protective Services Settings (4.12)
  18. Make Presentations (4.12)
  19. Make Public Presentations On Law Enforcement Issues (4.12)
  20. Maintain Production Or Work Records (4.11)
  21. Cooperate With Court Personnel Or Other Law Enforcement Agencies (3.95)
  22. Oversee Work Progress To Verify Safety Or Conformance To Standards (3.91)
  23. Operate Vehicles In Law Enforcement Or Security Setting (3.81)
  24. Use Arrest, Search, Or Seizure Legal Statutes (3.55)
  25. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.55)
  26. Use First Aid Procedures (3.55)
  27. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.55)
  28. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (3.55)
  29. Follow Law Enforcement Methods Or Procedures (3.55)
  30. Maintain Firearms Proficiency (3.55)