Sheriff Deputy II
Salary: $74,360.00 Annually
Closing Date: 3/31/2025
Position Summary:
Performs a full range of police work to protect life and property through the enforcement of laws.
Essential Functions:
- Patrols County areas and roads for the purposes of: providing immediate response to calls, enforcing traffic safety and reducing or preventing crime; conducts roving and targeted patrols on homes and businesses to prevent and reduce entry crimes, trespass, vandalism and damage to property; conducts neighborhood watch training to the general public;
- Carries out field interviews, interrogations and arrests as necessary based upon reasonable suspicion and probable cause; conducts criminal surveillance; performs preliminary and when assigned, follow-up investigations of crimes committed within the patrol area; and may function as a field training officer when assigned; attends training to maintain required law enforcement certification;
- Assists investigators at major crime scenes; aids citizens in need of medical, emergency or motorist assistance; provides traffic control and accident investigation as needed or required; participates in sobriety check points; responds to emergency situations when assigned; assists in serving arrest warrants;
- Appears in court to give testimony as required; serves both civil and criminal paperwork; transports prisoners as required including extraditions; follows all policies and procedures, rules and regulations established by the department; carries out duties in a professional and ethical manner;
- Prepares and submits timely, accurate and complete paperwork as required; maintains positive interaction with the public, colleagues and members of the department; and accident investigation as needed;
- Provides security for courts, judges and the judicial annex when required to do so; enforces Federal and State laws and County ordinances; books suspect into jail, processes and submits criminal complaints and related paperwork; provides back-up to deputies as needed; operates all equipment in a safe manner;
- Follows established officer safety practices; and carries out other routine or special duties.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years and up to a maximum of four (4) years credit in experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer.
- Must possess a valid/current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer within the United States. Successful completion of County screening and hiring procedures.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.