Sheriff – Patrol Deputy

Gunnison, CO
Gunnison County Sheriff’s Department

Salary range: $5,552 to $7,853.

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of routine and complex public safety work in the performance of sheriff patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.

Essential Functions:

  • Works a rotating, uniformed shift in the performance of security patrols, traffic control, investigation, and first aid at accidents, detention investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct, serves civil process papers, transports prisoners, responds to county fires, executes warrants including search and arrest, assists other agencies, make extraditions as requested, assist in search and rescue operations, serves all writs and orders of the courts.
  • Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being
    expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
  • Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent.
  • Carries out duties in conformance with Federal laws, State laws, and County ordinances.
  • Patrols County roads, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations’ and to otherwise serve and protect.
  • Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.
  • Interviews and Interrogates; suspects, witnesses, victims and drivers. Preserves evidence, Arrests violators, investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents. Coordinates ambulances, fire and other law enforcement vehicles. Takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene, conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shifts, develops leads and tips, searches crime scenes, analyzes and evaluates evidence, and arrests offenders, prepares cases for prosecution, and testifies in court proceedings.
  • Prepares a variety of reports such as; officer’s activities, reports of investigation, along with the proper completion of current and utilized forms.
  • Undertakes community-oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, traffic safety, etc.
  • Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the County limits, obtaining evidences and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities.
  • Conducts patrol activities including directing traffic, investigation of reported or observed violations of law, and conducting patrol activities.
  • Performs Court Room and Courthouse Security as needed by maintaining general security throughout the Courthouse, patrolling outside the building to check the building, parking lots, and the public as they come and go from the facility, screening of visitors using an Magnetometer, hand held wand, and physical examination of
    hand-carried items and persons as needed.
  • Coordinates activities with other officers or other County departments as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the County Attorney, Court Administrator, and District Prosecutor’s Office regarding cases, policies and procedures, as needed and assigned.
  • Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Department activities.
  • Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.
  • Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other County officials in the performance of police operating activities.
  • Assists with Jail duties at times.
  • Performs all other appropriate duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment.
  • Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.
  • Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
  • No felony convictions and/or serious misdemeanor, disqualifying criminal histories.
  • Ability to meet Department’s physical standards.
  • Ability to obtain certification for CPR/First Aid.
  • Basic Law Enforcement Training (or Police Officer Standards and Training) certification or equivalent.
  • Ability to maintain Department proficiency standards in the use of firearms, including any tactical or equipment assigned.
  • Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within the first year of employment.
  • May have to cover shifts or be on call in emergency situations.