Sheriff Deputy II

Winfield, KS
Cowley County Sheriff

Salary: $20.85 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under supervision, performs duties related to the enforcement of federal, state, and county laws, protection of life and property, and assisting the public.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols an assigned area within the County to deter illegal activities, to enforce Federal, State and County laws, to protect individuals and property;
  • Responds to complaints, crimes, disturbances, accidents and other related situations;
  • Performs missing persons searches;
  • Communicates with other agencies;
  • Performs criminal investigations;
  • Obtains physical and other evidence and statements necessary for reporting facts and circumstances of incidents, for charging individuals with offenses, and for follow-up detailed investigations;
  • Appears in court to offer testimony;
  • Meets and confers with attorneys on legal questions;
  • Obtains search warrants and arrest warrants;
  • Makes arrests of individuals as required;
  • May transport prisoners to and from courts and institutions;
  • Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, records and logs necessary to report daily activities and specific incidents;
  • May be assigned to serve civil processes and execute warrants;
  • Utilizes a word processor; observes and controls vehicular traffic and enforces traffic laws;
  • Deals with traffic accident situations;
  • Operates radar and breathalyzer;
  • Provides counseling to families and individuals in disturbance situations, offers assistance to citizens and visitors including providing directions and calling for vehicular roadside assistance;
  • Conducts talks with individuals and groups on public safety and law enforcement issues;
  • May work at special events representing the Department;
  • Takes in-service training to attain and maintain State certification;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school or GED; one year of experience involving public contact is preferred.

  • Must be certified as a law enforcement officer by the State within one (1) year of appointment; must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.

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