Deputy Sheriff

Position Summary:

Maintains law and order and serves legal processes of courts.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol Andrews County to enforce laws and arrest violators.

• Take control of crime scenes and maint84n security of scene during investigation.

• Investigate all crimes reported including, but not limited -to: Murder> Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault. Arson. Narcotics -Trafficking, Family Violence, Burglary, Theft, Forgery,. Harassment, Criminal Mischief, DWI,. Reckless Driving.

• Collect, preserve, and process evidence of crimes.

• Transport bodies to forensic lab and witness autopsies.

• Interview witnesses and record statements.

• Prepare accurate records of incidents.

• Compiles cases with County Attorney

• Presents felony cases to Grand Jury

• Investigate illegal or suspicious activities of persons.

• Assume control at traffic accidents to maintain traffic flow and assist accident victims.

• Investigate accidents other than traffic, such as industrial.

• Quell disturbances

• Listen to complaints from the public and take action as warranted.

• Locate and take persons into custody on arrest warrants.

• Serve subpoenas and summonses and keep records of dispositions.

• Testifies in Court as needed.

• Assist with Jail activities as needed.

• Transport or escort prisoners between courtrooms, medical facilities and other detention facilities.

• Transport prisoners from other detention facilities, both inside Texas and from other states and /or countries.

• Transport prisoners to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice upon conviction and sentencing.

• Transport psychiatric patients to State Hospital or other medical facilities.

• Maintain security in courtrooms.

• Maintain order at public events.

• Protect the safety of the public by serving as weather spotter.

• Checking reports of gas leaks or oil spills.

• Escort funeral processions.

• Assist stranded motorists.

• Any other duty assigned by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy.

Requirements:

• Must exhibit firearms proficiency with required weapons on a yearly basis.

• Must maintain a current Texas Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record .

• Must be capable of effectively communicating in person and over the telephone and radio with supervisors, co-workers and the general public. ·

• Must be mentally alert and capable of remembering faces, names, oral instructions, and details, as well as to identify a hazard in order to avoid it by reporting immediately. or, if directed, by taking corrective measures.

• Must be prepared to work in various degrees of outdoor exposure.

• Must be able to work in an often stressful environment when dealing with the general public who may be upset, threatening or abusive. · ·

• Must be familiar with and follow the Universal Precautions for dealing with blood and other bodily fluids.

• Must pass a county physical examination and drug screen and be willing to submit to random drug screening as directed by the Sheriff.

• Must be able to relate well with a variety of backgrounds and positively represent Andrews County in those contacts.