Patrol Deputy

Divide, CO
Teller County Sheriff

Salary: $34.01/hour

Position Summary:

The Deputy Sheriff performs duties related to the enforcement of federal, state and county laws and ordinances, protection of life and property and public assistance. Duties include patrol, investigation, detentions, or special assignments.

Essential Functions:

  • Enforce all laws of the state of Colorado. Answer service calls and take appropriate action on those calls. Patrol county to detect illegal actions or activity and to insure the security and safety of businesses, homes and other properties within his/her area of responsibility.
  • Responsible for the care and security of all prisoners including inmates assigned to the Detention facility who are lawfully in the custody of the Sheriff.
  • Maintain order within the detention facility and ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations. Transport inmates when necessary.
  • Write traffic summonses.
  • Testify in court in adjudication of criminal or traffic arrests.
  • Provide assistance to citizens involved in accidents; counsel citizens when appropriate.Attend training sessions, classes or schools.
  • May act as field training officer for new hires.
  • Write and file reports by gathering facts; collect, package and mail (when appropriate) crime scene evidence; write affidavits.
  • Perform similar duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent, and some experience in work involving public contact.
  • Ability to read and review documents, reports and training materials and to observe activities while on patrol and at crime scenes; ability to discuss situations and make presentations to the public and testify in court; ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, over a radio and telephone.
  • Must be in a physical condition to be able to perform a high level of sustained physical activity; ability to control a suspect/prisoner; ability to operate a computer keyboard; ability to operate various types of computers; ability to safely operate a vehicle.
  • Certified by the State of Colorado as a Police Officer; possession of a valid Colorado driver’s license.