N.Y. County Law § 653: Part time deputy sheriffs

§ 653. Part time deputy sheriffs. Within the limits of the

appropriation, the sheriff may employ such number of part time deputies,

as he may deem necessary, who shall be paid a salary or on a per diem

basis as the board of supervisors may determine. Such deputies shall be

appointed in the same manner as regular deputies and shall perform only

those duties and powers authorized by such sheriff. Whenever deemed

necessary, a sheriff may deputize persons to serve civil process and

execute civil mandates.