Deputy Sheriff I, II or III

Eureka, NV
Eureka County Sheriff

Salary: $28.02 Hourly

Position Summary:

Responsible for performing a variety of public safety and law enforcement services. Performs law enforcement related activities that include technical and administrative functions. May be assigned to detention, court, or patrol.

Essential Functions:

  • Maintains order and security within the detention facility; assesses information and makes decisions regarding inmates; directs and instructs inmates (individually and in groups); monitors and documents behavior of inmates; supervises visitation, exercise, and work programs of inmates.
  • Searches incoming inmates for removal of valuables and contraband; inventories property for secure keeping; conducts interviews and reviews background of inmates to determine appropriate housing assignment and if medical attention is needed; assigns inmates uniforms, supplies; provides orientation to new inmates regarding rules, regulations, and responsibilities; fingerprints and photographs inmates.
  • Prepares written reports and maintains statistics on incidents such as use of force, disturbances, and contraband confiscated; identifies symptoms of possible emotional and physical disorders to make referrals; gives first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Processes incoming and outgoing mail of inmates; ensures inmates receive food and medication.
  • Transports inmates for court appearances, medical appointments, work details, and other facilities.
  • Completes appropriate paperwork upon release of inmates; provides inmates with proper notices and return of personal property and money.
  • Performs security checks of facility and perimeter of facility, cell inspections, shakedowns and search of inmates returning to jail from work detail/court/medical, etc.
  • Enforces and executes civil and criminal processes; serves civil papers, jury summons, and court subpoenas; enforce restraining orders, arrest warrants, and search warrants; prepares for and testifies in court or other legal proceedings.
  • Prepares written reports and completes forms for misdemeanor citations crime reports, requests for service, activity logs, and arrest reports.
  • Conducts criminal investigations; interviews victims, suspects, and witnesses; collects, preserves, and secures evidence from crime scenes; lifts fingerprints; takes photographs; makes sketches and diagrams; conducts searches; arranges for medical/psychological appointments for victims and transports when necessary.
  • Assist in maintaining various tasks of upkeep of detention center.
  • Animal control functions and enforcement.

Requirements:

Deputy I:

  • High School diploma/GED
  • Must be 21 years of age at time of hire
  • Must be a Citizen of the United States at time of testing for the position
  • Must not have a felony or domestic violence convictions

Deputy II:

  • Deputy I requirements
  • Category I Nevada POST Certification
  • One (1) year of law enforcement experience

Deputy III:

  • Deputy I and II requirements
  • Category I Advanced Nevada POST Certification.