Deputy Sheriff I- Patrol

Open: April 30th, 2024

Closes: May 14th, 2024

Deputy Sheriff I- Patrol

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs entry-level law enforcement duties intended to secure a safe environment for county citizens and to protect legal rights as established by federal, state, and local laws.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under general or close supervision of a higher-ranking authority while in training or on a case-by-case basis.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (May be assigned to one or some of the following duties)

Patrol: Patrol assigned roadways to observe traffic for violations of traffic laws and ordinances; assists stranded motorists; check for suspicious vehicles; determine violations and make arrests; perform in and lead search and rescue efforts.

Handles personal caseload for a variety of cases, including felonies and misdemeanors; investigates theft, burglary, rape, child abuse, homicides, auto, aircraft, and industrial accidents; conducts searches for lost, missing, or drowned persons; assists county coroner concerning death investigation and transportation of bodies; delivers death and other emergency messages; serves as backup for officers on possible violent situations.

Reports to accident scenes to render first-aid to injured persons, and control traffic in the area; investigates cause of accidents and prepares reports on details after determining responsibility for accidents.

Responds to a variety of citizen complaints such as robberies, break-ins, domestic quarrels, assaults, and vandalism; prepares initial investigation reports on scene of crime; gathers evidence and interviews victims and witnesses.

Prepares arrest records including fingerprinting and mug shot photography (identifying the prisoner and charge against him/her).

Serves as an agent of the court in satisfying criminal warrants and writs of execution, restitution or attachment; locates persons named in criminal warrants and executes the warrants; provides courtroom testimony as required; provides court security, performs urinalysis chain of custody for courts, family services, etc.

Performs preventive teaching; may teach in a classroom setting and deliver instruction on safety awareness; advises neighborhood watch groups regarding processes and procedures; instructs in drug awareness program, ATV safety training, etc.

Performs as a member of a special operations team (SERT); certifies in operational procedures related to special weapons and critical conditions associated with gas, explosives, hostage, and dangerous suspects.

Transports prisoners and mental subjects/patients to and from courts, prison, jail and mental hospitals. May provide dispatch services functions when necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from High School or GED certification, plus successful completion of (P.O.S.T.) Police Officers Standards and Training Academy for Patrol

B. No experience necessary.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; local, state, and federal laws law enforcement; basic investigation techniques and methods; county geography, road systems, and boundaries; English, grammar and technical writing skills. Some knowledge in modern office practices and procedures, grammar, spelling and punctuation; dispatch communication equipment; elementary first aid techniques and procedures; clerical processes and procedures; standard office equipment and machinery.

Skill in the operation of motor vehicles at high speed and in dangerous situations; skill in the use of firearms; communication equipment, laptop computer, ballistic vest, non-lethal weapons, etc.

Ability to react effectively in emergency and stress situations; exhibit imagination, initiative and problem solving capability in coping with a variety of law enforcement situations; enforce laws and ordinances and procedures common to law enforcement work; perform work requiring good physical condition; communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other agencies, inmates, supervisors and the public; restrain physically violent prisoners; react quickly to various situations under conditions of stress.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must possess a valid Utah State Drivers License.

Must work rotating shift work.

Must work on-call 24 hours.

Must complete 40 hours of training per year to maintain certification.

4. Functions of the patrol position generally performed in a patrol vehicle, functions in the corrections or court services are typically performed in a controlled environment. Constant travel for patrol positions. Many functions of the work pose high degree of hazard uncertainty. Physical readiness and conditioning may be a condition of job retention. Various levels of mental application required, i.e., memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, creative problem-solving. Continuous use of motor skills. Periodic exposure to the presence of blood-borne or airborne pathogens.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER