DEPUTY SHERIFF (Position may be grant funded)

DEPUTY SHERIFF

PAY PLAN : 116 - $ 45,798.00 minimum salary

Distinguishing Features of the Position (Summary)

Performs law enforcement work in support of assigned sheriff's or function. Duties include patrolling the county, protecting life and property, serving court records and enforcing rules. Positions in this class perform routine law enforcement and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer questions; and maintain documents and records.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Protects and serves the citizens in the community and protects property; patrols county and maintains order; enforces State, County and Federal Law; safe guard lives and property.

Inspects staff paperwork which include, daily activity logs, incident reports and all other daily paperwork; assists with walkthroughs, searches and all daily inspections.

Confirms warrants for agencies from different states; checks with district attorney's office for extradition; makes arrangements to pick up inmates from instate county jails on county warrants.

Arrests defendants that are brought in by bondsman and attorneys wanted by Cameron county or any other state or county; transports inmates to state jails.

Assists with pat downs of all incoming and outgoing suspects; enters data into computer system to produce accurate reports for submission.

Enforces rules and regulations and assists with problems deputies may encounter including physical intervention and emergency assistance; resolves problems that may arise in a proactive and professional manner.

Provides assistance and information to employees, managers, vendors, citizens, local businesses, and / or and other interested parties regarding detention center functions; serves as liaison between supervisors, vendors, and other departments in regards to the sheriff's office. Explains policies and procedures.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) years of experience as a Deputy performing law enforcement and / or safety support work in the field of public relations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification is required

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert medium physical effort in medium work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight (50 - 100 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors : Essential functions are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

This position is subject to a one (1) year probationary period prior to Civil Service eligibility. Must submit to a Civil Service Law Enforcement Exam.

BENEFITS : Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including : Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.

AA / EEO / MFD EMPLOYER