deputy sheriff

American  

noun

1. a peace officer subordinate to a sheriff.

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Etymology

Origin of deputy sheriff

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

The son of a deputy sheriff, he played varsity baseball in high school.

From The Wall Street Journal

With the help of a family friend, who is a retired deputy sheriff, his parents convinced him to surrender to police and he was arrested late on Thursday - 33 hours after the shooting.

From BBC

The men who bribed Jenkins paid for auxiliary deputy sheriff positions so they could avoid traffic tickets and carry concealed firearms without a permit, the prosecutors said.

From BBC

Garcia, a deputy sheriff, said many private security companies work in the neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times

“Sgt. Jason Viger was passionate and loved being a deputy sheriff and his untimely passing has profoundly impacted our department,” Sheriff Robert Luna said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times