Deputy Sheriff

Salary: $22.58/hr

Position Summary:

As a Deputy Sheriff (Part-Time), one has the responsibility for the protection of lives and property and the enforcement of all laws and ordinances in a variety of assignments with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department. This is general duty police work performed on a part-time or occasional basis to supplement the staffing of regular full-time officers. Areas of assignment are primarily building and courtroom security, prisoner transportation and routine patrol operations in an assigned area. Related police duties are performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations. A senior officer regularly checks the work and gives specific instructions and assistance when special problems arise, although a Deputy Sheriff is required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency conditions. Unusual procedures and special assignments are generally carried out under immediate supervision. Incumbents are required to exercise sound judgment in emergencies. Does related work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts screening of persons entering the Courthouse and courtrooms;
• Insures that all persons in the courtroom are orderly;
• Controls entrance and exit to the courtroom;
• Maintains custody of the jury;
• Insures that members of the jury are provided with needs;
• Runs errands for the judge to include such things as obtaining reference materials from the court library;
• Maintains required logs and reports;
• Answers questions and directs the general public;
• Calls Court into session, recess or adjournment;
• Guards prisoners awaiting Court action;
• Transports prisoners to Family, Justice and County Courts and to penal institutions and state hospitals;
• Assists in the maintenance of jail security;
• Patrols an assigned area during a specific period on foot, in motorized police equipment including waterways;
• Investigates suspicious activities and complaints and makes arrests for violation of Federal and State laws and local ordinances;
• Watches for and makes investigations of wanted and missing persons and stolen cars and property;
• Maintains order in crowds, parades, funerals, or other public gatherings;
• Serves subpoenas, tax notices, traffic summonses, and other legal papers;
• Makes preliminary investigations at accidents and scenes of crimes to include taking photographs and deposition statements;
• Participates in surveillance and other criminal investigation activities;
• Attends court and presents evidence in connection with arrests made or cases investigated;
• May speak to interested groups on police procedures and activities in an effort to foster greater understanding and cooperation with the public;
• Answers questions for and directs the public;
• Makes daily reports of activities.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have graduated from high school or in possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
• Candidates must be 20 years of age as of the date of appointment.
• Municipal Police Training Council Standards: At time of permanent appointment candidates must meet current Municipal Police Training Council standards which require a medical examination, psychological screening, a comprehensive drug screening and a criminal background investigation.
• Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony. Candidates must not have been convicted of a violation of the selective training and service acts of the United States as provided by the Public Officers Law.
• Possession of a New York State driver’s license at time of appointment and during service in this classification.
• Candidates must be citizens of the United States and a legal resident of Chautauqua County for at least one month immediately preceding the date of appointment and maintain residency during service in this classification.
• After appointment, candidates may be required to successfully complete a Police Officer Training Course recognized by the New York State Municipal Training Council.