Deputy Sheriff

Performs responsible protective service work in the Sheriff's Office involving a variety of general or support duty assignments and involving an element of personal danger; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Position ResponsibilitiesEnforcing laws; patrolling assigned area; investigating criminal activity; serving civil papers; ensuring safety of the public; testifying in court; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)Operates a patrol vehicle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order; responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints.Serves warrants, summons, subpoenas, civil process papers and makes arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.Enforces traffic laws; issues citations for traffic violations; performs radar enforcement, DUI checks, traffic control, motorist assists, etc.Assists other law enforcement officers and agencies on various tasks.Operates computer to run checks, criminal histories, missing person's checks, etc.Assists with criminal investigations by preserving, recording and presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses and testifying in court.Prepares and maintains a variety of records and files and prepares various reports.Performs a variety of special tasks and duties such as desk officer, training officer, court security, investigations or other special assignments as qualified and assigned.Ensures vehicle and equipment are in proper working order.Performs related tasks as required.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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