Undersheriff
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
Occupation type | Law enforcement official, Legal officer |
Activity sectors | Public service, Law enforcement |
| Description | |
| Competencies | Law 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.