Deputy Sheriff

Salary: $44,348.00-$65,928.00

Position Summary:

Under supervision, the Public Safety Officer is responsible for performing non-emergency public contact functions within the Richardson Police Department. This job function will be performed both in the station and in the field.

Essential Functions:

• Take offense reports both in person and by phone, collecting the needed factual information to complete the report.
• Patrol in assigned vehicle. Respond to traffic crash scenes, stranded motorists, traffic hazards, and take delayed criminal offense reports.
• Enforce certain parking violations.
• Assist police officers at crash scenes and crime scenes.
• Tow abandoned vehicles, wait for wreckers at crash scenes, move stalled vehicles from the roadway.
• Enter incident reports into the Records Management System.
• Assist officers with crowd control at fires, disasters, and special events.
• Assist the desk officer as needed.
• Pick up abandoned bicycles and other found property which may include lifting and carrying large bulky items and deliver them to property.
• Work well with the public and coworkers daily, communicating effectively, maintaining composure, helpful attitude and professionalism in all circumstances.
• Concentrate on assigned task(s) through many distractions.
• Follow a chain of command and instructions, and be receptive to supervision at all times, including comprehending and executing orders during emergency situations and abiding by all Written Directives.
• Walk long distances to search for missing persons/suspects/evidence; may include searching difficult areas such as woods, creeks, construction sites, etc.
• Assist with traffic control with a flashlight or hand signals for more than one hour at a time.
• Set up roadblocks using traffic barriers other than cars, e.g., cones, sawhorses, signs, etc.
• Load and unload police equipment from a vehicle, including lifting objects weighing 50 pounds or less from trunk, back seat, etc.
• Begin and seek work without supervision.
• Recognize the need for supervisory intervention and seek it when needed; keep supervisors informed of relevant activity.
• Operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time (several hours).
• Utilize correctly a mobile radio and a Mobile Computer Terminal.
• Squat, stoop, kneel and/or crawl in locating and recovering items of evidence from under, behind larger items or in tight restrictive spaces.
• Work indoors/outdoors in extreme temperatures and in all weather conditions.
• Work any day of the week, any hour of the day, including extra assignments as needed.
• Assist fellow employees without being asked.
• Respond positively to constructive criticism.
• Behave in a manner conducive to high morale; express enthusiasm for work assignments, personnel, and management.
• Complete all reports and paperwork promptly, legibly, accurately, thoroughly, neatly, and with correct grammar and spelling.
• Follow through on assignments in a timely manner.
• Develop, utilize and recommend methods for work improvement.
• Use and maintain departmental equipment safely and properly.
• Observe and report hazardous conditions.
• Arrive at work on time and in assigned area.
• Maintain appropriate dress and acceptable personal hygiene.
• Carry/wear appropriate extra equipment such as body armor.
• Maintain work area neatly, safely, in organized fashion.
• Display self-confidence with conduct reflecting favorably on the Department.
• Comprehend and perform applicable Department orders, both written and oral.
• Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of self or others.
• Competently perform under stress when confronted with high priority situations and distractions.
• Perform a variety of tasks, often changing quickly from one task to another without loss of efficiency and composure.

Requirements:

• High School diploma required; GED acceptable if augmented with 60 college credit hours.
• Texas Driver’s License without restriction (except “A”) required.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• A minimum of two years’ of work experience is required; Sixty (60) hours of college credit may be substituted for the required work experience.
• Must have the ability to: think clearly and act effectively in stressful situations, quickly make sound and logical decisions; prioritize tasks effectively; solve problems; observe and recall incident details including, physical characteristics, locations, names and dates.
• Must have physical and cognitive abilities to perform required essential functions.
• Must have aptitude for law enforcement work.
• Must be able to pass: background check on previous employment, motor vehicle record check, drug screening, polygraph test, and a physical fitness assessment.