Road Patrol Deputy

Bowling Green, OH
Wood County Sheriff

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to perform law enforcement work in providing protection of life and property; enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws; response to emergency situations; and investigation of criminal activity.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols designated areas to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations; inspects doors, windows, and premises of residential/commercial buildings/properties to ensure security or to detect suspicious conditions; responds to active alarms at residences, businesses, and industries; maintains high visibility in the community.
  • Responds to calls relayed by dispatchers, including domestic disputes, abuse, assaults, burglaries, thefts, fatalities, traffic accidents, property damage, alarms, bomb threats, lost or missing persons searches, rescue operations, unattended deaths, public service duties, stranded motorists, or dangerous drivers.
  • Prevents/discovers commission of crime; writes citations; pursues fleeing suspects; apprehends, arrests and processes criminals, fugitives and offenders as appropriate; assists in booking inmates into jail; transports arrestees, prisoners, members of the general public, or other individuals as required.
  • Provides assistance and backup support to other officers as necessary; provides emergency response on a twenty-four hour basis as needed; provides assistance to other law enforcement or public service agencies as appropriate.
  • Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
  • Inspects and maintains assigned police vehicle, uniform, weapons, and equipment; follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
  • Receives, reviews, completes, processes, forwards and/or retains various forms and reports as appropriate.
  • Performs research functions as needed; researches criminal histories and location of individuals via computer.
  • Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; responds to requests for service or assistance; communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
  • Attends meetings, training sessions and seminars as required; maintains professional affiliations.
  • Operates a variety of standard and specialized machinery, equipment, and tools associated with law enforcement, which may include a police vehicle, standard/emergency vehicles, firearms, chemical weapons, emergency equipment, radar/laser equipment, radio/communications equipment, computers, alcohol testing equipment, drug testing kits, processing kits, handcuffs, baton, flashlight, metal detector, measuring devices, camera, video camera, video cassette recorder, tape recorder, television, overhead projector, or other equipment.
  • Communicates with supervisors, officers, employees, other departments, dispatchers, law enforcement agencies, fire personnel, emergency/medical personnel, court officials, attorneys, victims, complainants, prisoners, suspects, the media, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to obtain information, coordinate activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED; supplemented by completion of basic police officer training program;
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
  • Must have successfully completed required courses and certification; may be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the County.