Patrol Deputy

Nucla, CO
Montrose County Sheriff

Salary: $35.10 – $39.78 hourly

Position Summary:

Performs the basic functions of the Sheriff’s Office including protection of life and property, maintenance of public order, prevention of crime, response to emergency situations, and arrest of law violators. Work is performed in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the Sheriff’s Office, and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols assigned areas for the function of crime prevention, conducts investigations and inspections of crime incidents and accidents.
  • Responds to complaints, emergencies, calls for assistance, arrests or other duties with business-like dispatch and courtesy, and without unnecessary loss of time.
  • Assists in wild land fire suppression, search and rescue efforts, and medical emergency response. Administrators first aid and CPR.
  • Assists in resolving boundary and water disputes.
  • Maintains a field notebook of current and ongoing information records such as wanted persons, stolen vehicles, etc.
  • Notifies superior of major crimes or disturbances within assigned patrol area.
  • Complete crime investigations and prepare case files for submission to District Attorney for filing of charges.
  • Prepare court and legal documents, including with proper legal language and with no errors; examples include: search warrants, arrest warrants, affidavits.
  • Prepare records and reports of daily incidents.
  • Advises shift relief of daily business to facilitate the continuity of operations.
  • May act as shift supervisor in absence of sergeant.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Requirements:

  • High School graduate or equivalent. POST certification required.
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, and city and county ordinances. Ability to memorize codes and ordinances.
  • Knowledge of civil, water, livestock, fencing, and fish and game laws and statutes.
  • Knowledge of child custody laws, and FAA regulations.
  • Must have working knowledge of firearms and firearm laws.
  • Ability to operate firearms, safety equipment, vehicle, radio, computer, standard office equipment, and other special equipment as necessary.
  • Must be able to pass written, oral, polygraph and physical exams.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of police tactics and officer survival techniques.
  • Ability to make decisions in a timely manner under critical or stressful situations.
  • Ability to understand and exchange verbal/written instruction/information and maintain a calm demeanor during times of crisis, and in dealing with persons who may be hysterical, abusive, incoherent, intoxicated or excited.
  • General knowledge of mathematics and grammar.
  • Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to pass written, oral, polygraph and physical exams. Subject to pre-employment drug test and criminal background check with no criminal convictions. Must be able to pass a standard physical exam. First Aid and CPR certification required. Must be able and willing to perform shift work, including weekends and holidays.