Deputy Sheriff I

Salary: $22.09 – $25.24 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Deputy Sheriff I enforces local and state laws and county ordinances relating to public safety and welfare. Patrols assigned areas; apprehends and arrests violators. Performs a variety of public service safety and security functions.

Essential Functions:

• Responds to emergency or high-risk situations. Performs general law enforcement duties, including patrolling areas of the County, checking property for security, apprehending and arresting suspects, questioning suspects, assisting victims, processing prisoners, maintaining order public safety, etc.
• Receives and investigates citizen inquires and complaints.
• Handles preliminary investigations relating to all crimes; secures crime scenes and assists investigators.
• Provides assistance to co-workers in completing investigations and preparing for court cases.Testifies and presents evidence in court as necessary.
• Completes all required reports with accuracy; submits reports to appropriate authority.
• Remains abreast of all federal and state laws, and ordinances of Florence County.
• Attends required periodic training sessions and seminars; participates in required physical fitness activities. Maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms and evasive action/driving skills.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits a variety of documents including periodic reports, traffic tickets, arrest warrants, booking reports, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals including the department supervisors, attorneys, court personnel, victims, witnesses, FBI, SLED, other state and federal agencies, property/business owners, etc.
• Operates and maintains a police vehicle, radio, walkie-talkie, firearms, restraining devices, tape recorder, fingerprint kit, and various other police-issued equipment.
• Works on an on-call, twenty-four hour-a-day basis.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma, completion of required training and education at the S. C. Criminal Justice Academy and certification in basic law enforcement; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and certification in first aid and CPR.
• Works under stressful, high-risk conditions.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.