Summary
This is a law enforcement position responsible to enforce laws and provide service and protection to the public. The position includes routine patrol for law enforcement purposes, response to an investigation of complaints and criminal acts, and promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare of Finney County residents. This position is under the general direction of the Patrol Sergeant and/or his/her designee.
Definition and Examples of Work
45%
Investigate crimes and maintain appropriate documentation
- Complete detailed and accurate reports of accidents, criminal/domestic complaints and/or arrests, and traffic enforcement actions.
- Investigate complaints of criminal activity, property damage, domestic disputes, and other complaints; determine extent of damage and/or violations and identify suspects.
- Interview victims, witnesses, and.
- Serve arrest and warrants; apprehend/arrest subjects, complete searches, serve civil process papers and tax warrants.
35%
Patrol areas, respond to emergency events and alarms, and assist EMS
- Effectively patrol in assigned area; serve as a crime deterrent and detect suspected criminal and traffic violations.
- Observe and monitor traffic activity; may apprehend individuals, issue citations related to traffic violations, and aid motor vehicle operators.
- Complete vehicle inspections and searches for detection of safety violations or illegal firearms, stolen property, controlled substances.
- Promptly respond to fire alarms, traffic accidents, and personal injury situations to assist EMS and other emergency personnel.
- Complete routine business and residential property security checks, checks of bars and taverns for compliance with laws, and other general security and enforcement checks.
20%
Complete additional support duties
- Testify in court when required.
- Serve as severe weather spotter, translator, prisoner transport, funeral procession escort, and citizen contact point as needed.
- Assist other Sheriff's Office division and outside agencies.
- Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment, to include cleaning and servicing.
Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.