Enforces state and local traffic, criminal and civil laws and ordinances. Patrols roads, waterways, and business and residential areas. Investigates traffic accidents, crimes and complaints relating to criminal law enforcement in the County. Arrests and books suspects, serves warrants of arrest, subpoenas, summons and other civil process papers. Duties may include dispatching, administering preliminary first aid, assisting with search and rescue, receiving and maintaining evidence, and preparing necessary reports. May be assigned as a resident deputy sheriff in a community or broad geographical area located at some distance from the central operations. Does related work as required. Works under the supervision of a sergeant, who advises as to proper procedures or interpretations of the laws as necessary.
Full time. Days and hours to be determined. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
Examples of Duties
While a deputy sheriff must work within the framework of laws and ordinances, both state and local, as well as the departmental rules and regulations which guide the performance of duties, instances occur where direct or immediate supervision will not be, and/or is not, available and the deputy must exercise his judgment as to the appropriate procedures and methods to be exercised, with full understanding of the possible consequences of those actions.
Examples of Work: (Illustrative only)
An employee in this classification performs the following duties. However, these examples do not include all specific tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.
1. Patrols County roads, business and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws; issues warnings or citations for violations; makes security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles.
2. Responds to calls including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, juvenile complaints, unattended deaths or deaths of a violent or suspicious nature and takes appropriate actions. Investigates those unattended deaths which result from natural, accidental or suicidal circumstances. Serves as deputy medical examiner.
3. Maintains written records and prepares reports necessary for accident and crime investigations, crime prevention, prosecution and office activities.
4. Makes arrests as necessary in the performance of various duties; handles suspects and prisoners in accordance with established procedure and state statute; transports suspects, prisoners and patients under custody to institutions; books suspects.
5. Investigates traffic accidents which includes checking for and providing immediate care for injured persons, controlling the accident scene to insure safety of all persons; gathers information by interrogating participants and witnesses and by observing accident scene; makes arrests as necessary and prepares comprehensive reports.
6. Investigates crimes and criminal complaints; preserves crime scenes; interrogates victims, witnesses, and suspects; collects, marks and preserves evidence; prepares written reports; conducts follow-up investigations, including apprehension of suspects.
7. Serves subpoenas, summons, warrants for arrest and other civil process papers; appears as a witness in court to testify on matters relating to accidents, crimes, and investigations. Serves extradition papers and transports persons back to Curry County.
8. On occasion relieves dispatcher, as required. Operates dispatch equipment, coordinates location and response of Deputy Sheriffs on the road, supervises teletype operations, handles incoming telephone inquiries and complaints and in-person complaints.
9. Participates in search and rescue procedures for property, evidence and persons. May include under-water search and recovery duty.
10. Patrols waterways; enforces all marine, fish and game laws.
11. Participates as required in the eradication of marijuana and other drug investigations.
12. Develops and maintains proficiency in the use of a variety of equipment associated with law enforcement duties including firearms, police radio and communication codes, vehicles, breathalysers, crime scene kits, fingerprinting equipment, radar, photographic equipment and specialized surveillance equipment.
13. Assists with crime prevention activities which includes surveillance patrols and dissemination of information to the public. Informs the public and answers inquiries regarding directions, laws, ordinances, complaint procedures, and provides other general assistance as required.
14. Deputies assigned as resident deputies perform the same general duties although they may have increased responsibilities for enforcing local traffic laws, serving as a representative of the Sheriff=s Department for various local activities and maintaining personal contact with local residents. May serve a Justice Court bailiff.
15. May have special responsibilities associated with receiving/seizing evidence and recovered property, marking for proper identification, custody of evidence, transporting evidence to crime lab, and testimony in court as to the case and custody of evidence.
16. Must prepare for and prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the State in those areas where the District Attorney will not appear.
Education/Experience
One continuous year of experience as a law enforcement officer, or graduation from a two year college with an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.
Other Qualification
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of-
The pertinent federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, including traffic, criminal, civil, juvenile, fish and game, and marine statutes.
Investigatory procedures and the gathering and preservation of evidence.
The use of law enforcement equipment including firearms, vehicles, radios, office equipment, and breathalysers.
Skill in-
Administering basic first aid and CPR.
The efficient and safe use of firearms and motor vehicles, including the operation of vehicles at high speeds and under adverse conditions.
Ability to-
Learn a considerable amount of factual material relating to laws, ordinances, procedures and regulations, and apply this knowledge to on-the-job situations.
Comprehend and interpret laws, ordinances and regulations.
Understand oral and written instructions, sometimes complex, and to act upon them accordingly.
Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine a proper course of action without continual supervision.
Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, utilizing considerable knowledge of English grammar.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of a first aid and CPR training course.
Possession of a basic certificate from the Board on Police Standards and Training.
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