Undersheriff

Undersheriff
Occupation
Occupation type
Law enforcement official, Legal officer
Activity sectors
Public service, Law enforcement
Description
CompetenciesLaw enforcement administration, legal functions (UK)
Education required
Varies by jurisdiction; often requires legal background or law enforcement experience.
Fields of
employment
Sheriff's offices (US), High Sheriff's office (UK)
Related jobs
Sheriff, Chief Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff

An undersheriff (or under-sheriff) is an office derived from ancient English custom that remains in, among other places, England and Wales and the United States, though performing different functions.