Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff

Tompkins, NY
Tompkins County Sheriff

Salary: $43.71hr

Essential Functions:

  • Maintains law and order by patrolling assigned areas to enforce laws, investigate crimes and arrest violators;
  • Drives patrol vehicle through assigned area, observing traffic violations and issuing citations;
    Assumes control at traffic accidents to maintain traffic flow, assists accident victims and investigates causes of
    accidents;
  • Notifies proper authority of major accidents or crimes, contacting coroner if necessary and making preliminary
    investigations;
  • Investigates illegal or suspicious activities of persons and quells disturbances;
  • Locates and takes persons into custody on arrest warrants;
  • Maintains order in crowds, parades, fairs, funerals and other public gatherings;
  • Prepares a variety of records and reports associated with law enforcement work;
  • Attends court and presents evidence in connection with arrests made or cases investigated;
  • May transport or escort prisoners between courtroom, correction facilities and medical facilities;
  • May serve court orders and processes, such as summons, subpoenas and income executions;
  • May perform marine patrol, operating boats in navigable waters of the County;
  • May be assigned corrections or dispatch duties.

Requirements:

  • Possession of a valid New York State Operator’s License at time of application and maintenance of such a license in good standing throughout the duration of employment.