Deputy sheriff-k9 handler vs deputy k9

The differences between deputy sheriff-k9 handlers and deputy k9s can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a deputy k9 has an average salary of $49,328, which is higher than the $47,985 average annual salary of a deputy sheriff-k9 handler.

The top three skills for a deputy sheriff-k9 handler include patrol, law enforcement agencies and state laws. The most important skills for a deputy k9 are patrol, crime scenes, and law enforcement.

Deputy sheriff-k9 handler vs deputy k9 overview

	Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler	Deputy K9
Yearly salary	$47,985	$49,328
Hourly rate	$23.07	$23.72
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	27,785	1,800
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 35%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Deputy sheriff-k9 handler vs deputy k9 salary

Deputy sheriff-k9 handlers and deputy k9s have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler	Deputy K9
Average salary	$47,985	$49,328
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $69,000	Between $35,000 And $69,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between deputy sheriff-k9 handler and deputy k9 education

There are a few differences between a deputy sheriff-k9 handler and a deputy k9 in terms of educational background:

	Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler	Deputy K9
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 35%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Criminal Justice
Most common college	California State University - Long Beach	California State University - Long Beach

Deputy sheriff-k9 handler vs deputy k9 demographics

Here are the differences between deputy sheriff-k9 handlers' and deputy k9s' demographics:

	Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler	Deputy K9
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 98.4% Female, 1.6%	Male, 88.2% Female, 11.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 16.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 3.2% White, 60.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% Asian, 3.1% White, 63.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between deputy sheriff-k9 handler and deputy k9 duties and responsibilities

Deputy sheriff-k9 handler example responsibilities.

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Serve subpoenas, arrest warrants, citations and deliver emergency messages.
Serve warrants and subpoenas; file complaints; perform other work relate to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.
Supervise assigned deputy sheriffs overseeing all incidents, accidents and criminal investigations.
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Deputy k9 example responsibilities.

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Patrol the county and enforce the laws of the state of Illinoisan ordnances of the county.
Supervise assigned deputy sheriffs overseeing all incidents, accidents and criminal investigations.
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Deputy sheriff-k9 handler vs deputy k9 skills

Common deputy sheriff-k9 handler skills

Patrol, 50%
Law Enforcement Agencies, 14%
State Laws, 6%
Criminal Investigations, 6%
Field Training, 6%
Local Laws, 6%

Common deputy k9 skills

Patrol, 61%
Crime Scenes, 15%
Law Enforcement, 14%
Public Safety, 10%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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