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

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

A dozen years ago, John Mark Dougan, a former deputy sheriff in Palm Beach County, Fla., sent voters an email posing as a county commissioner, urging them to oppose the re-election of the county’s sheriff.

From New York Times

As a teen, he loved playing baseball — and it was through the sport that he met a coach whose love for his job as a deputy sheriff seemed inspiring.

From Los Angeles Times