Deputy Sheriff – Lateral Position

Bisbee, AZ
Cochise County Sheriff

Salary: $57,600 – $75,274.93 annually

Position Summary:

Under various levels of supervision, performs entry, journey and senior level law enforcement work of moderate difficulty involving preservation of life and property, maintaining law and order, and enforcing laws and ordinances; performs related duties as required or assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • patrols assigned area in a assigned vehicle, to preserve law and order; to protect life and property; to prevent and discover the commission of crime; and to enforce motor vehicle laws and regulations;
  • responds to and conducts investigations and determine disposition (i.e., issues citations and/or arrests) of calls and complaints involving felonies, misdemeanors, vehicle accidents, and other violations;
  • secures and examines crime scenes and gathers, preserves and processes evidence;
  • identifies, locates and interviews person(s) to obtain suspects and/or witnesses;
  • arrests, processes and transports person(s) to a confinement facility for incarceration;
  • renders interim emergency care;
  • conducts follow-up investigations;
  • refers individuals to appropriate agencies and authorities for assistance;
  • prepares required reports and documentation;
  • conducts surveillance on suspected criminals;
  • appears in court to testify and present legally obtained evidence, to testify as a witness and to testify against accused perpetrators of crime; prepares and presents reports and documentation for case review and preparation by the County Attorney;
  • acts as a team member with others on tactical operations;
  • searches and assists in rescuing missing and injured persons and recovering bodies;
  • assists other agencies in law enforcement operations;
  • originates and executes court related documents to include, but not limited to, warrants, judgements, evictions, summons, and various orders; performs clerical functions associated with the receipt, serving, and recording of court related documents and their disposition;
  • speaks before civic groups and the public, answering inquiries regarding law enforcement programs;
  • attends routine and specialized training classes and seminars of law enforcement methods and techniques, marksmanship, law, procedures and technical subjects;
  • may assist in supervising, coordinating and performing a variety of administrative work such as scheduling, maintaining records, responding to requests for information or services, investigating field problems, performing related administrative planning and research activities and preparing communications, statistical information and briefing and budget materials;
  • may exercise functional supervision over other Deputy Sheriff’s when assigned as Officer in Charge.
  • may assist Deputy Sheriff Sergeant in all areas of supervision and may serve as Acting Deputy Sheriff Sergeant in their absence.

Requirements:

  • Must be or have been certified as a law enforcement officer by the Arizona Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Board (APOSTB) or in another state;
  • Must be able to report for work at station of assignment within 30 minutes of notification for official call-back action.
  • Applicants must successfully complete a psychometric test, polygraph, physical examination and criminal background check, including no felony convictions; successful completion of mandatory pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing are required.;
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license.
  • Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of this classification will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, psychometric testing, polygraph, physical fitness test (POPAT), reading comprehension test, entry level written test, polygraph and mandatory pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing and physical examination are required prior to being considered for employment.