Patrol Deputy

Sandpoint, ID
Bonner County Sheriff's Office

Summary:

Performs daily patrol of assigned County roads in order to maintain and ensure public safety. Responds to calls for service, investigate crimes, arrest suspected violators, traffic enforcement, traffic accident investigations, narcotics violation investigations, and to render aid to injured people. Enforces all state and local laws for the protection of all citizens of the state of Idaho.

Essential Functions

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities, which are not listed in any particular order of priority and may be amended or added to by the County at any time:

  1. Performs daily traffic patrol to identify drivers in violation of traffic control and safety laws and regulations. Travels throughout assigned area to look for criminal activity. Also provides assistance as needed to those members of the public with which the incumbent comes into contact.
  1. Responds to calls and issues citations and/or makes arrests as needed as it relates to violation of state and local laws and Enforces DUI, drug, and other laws. Responds to crime scenes and secures location. Apprehends suspects and other individuals as deemed necessary at the time of response.
  1. Answers calls for service to citizen complaints as directed by dispatch or as needed. Assesses situations, determines appropriate course of action, mitigates circumstances within proscribed policies and procedures, and calls for backup as needed. Abides by principles and regulations of safety to ensure safe conditions for the officer, other employees.
  1. Responds to non-emergency calls as requested by members of the community. Reviews circumstances and determines appropriate course of action to answer questions or to mitigate the situation.
  1. Assists in investigations as directed by supervisor or detective to assess criminal causes and identify offenders. May independently investigate traffic accidents and incidents in order to assess cause or other determining factors in the accident or
  1. May serve as lead trainer over a specific area of specialty or expertise (e.g., firearms, baton use, etc.).

Job Specifications

  1. Must be a citizen of the United
  1. Sufficient combination of knowledge, skills and abilities so as to competently perform the essential functions of the High school diploma or equivalent required with post-high school education in law enforcement preferred.
  1. Must possess current valid driver’s license with a good driving record and
  1. Requires lntoxilizer 5000, and handgun certifications, which must be obtained within the first year of employment.
  1. Knowledge of and ability to use basic computer (PC) functions as needed for record keeping and report
  1. Ability to assess and adapt to a wide variety of circumstances and situations wherein the incumbent must operate and make decisions quickly and
  1. Ability to proficiently use a variety of firearms and
  1. Ability to work with members of the public possessing a wide variety of personalities and Ability to assess behavioral considerations and modify treatment accordingly to ensure appropriate safety and security of the public.
  1. Ability to perform those physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of the job,including the ability to physically defend oneself and to subdue others as May require the ability to control multiple subjects, forcefully open doors and remove obstacles, remove jammed doors and openings, traverse precarious footing, hike long distances, and all other physical activities typical of performing the essential functions. (See Physical Ability Requirements below)
  1. Knowledge of basic math skills sufficient to complete regular reports and maintain basic statistics and report information.
  1. Ability to read and comprehend general instructions, write simple correspondence, and present information in front of a small group as well as one-on-one.