Deputy Sheriff

Summary of Responsibilities :

Enforces federal, state and local laws by serving legal documents, patrolling, apprehending suspects, serving civil process, responding to service calls. May assist in detention and transport. Performs investigations and searches, write reports and provide testimony in court. Administers educational programs in various community-oriented programs. Assist in crowd control and traffic direction. Responds to calls for assistance, disasters, manhunts and other duties as he / she may be assigned.

Provides service, information, and aid to all citizens as circumstances require; prevents crime and suppresses disturbances; investigates criminal offenses; arrest offenders.

Responsible for enforcement duties for the protection, safety, and welfare of citizens and property under the jurisdiction of the county.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions :

• Exercises independent judgment within the limits prescribed by law, rules, and regulations, and by

departmental policies and procedures.

citizens.

warrants or court orders.

up, referring such cases as needed to Juvenile Court.

functions for this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Salary : $45,000

Pre-Employment Requirements

Physical required __ X __ Yes _____ No

Drug test required __ X __ Yes _____ No

Background check required __X __ Yes _____ No

Work Schedule / Hours

_____ Normal / Regular schedule is : _________________________________________

__ X __ Shift work required Identify different / specific shift : _Various shifts __________

_____ Overtime work is necessary : __________________________________________

__ X __ Holiday work assignment : _ As needed __________________________________

Work Environment :

Outdoor Environment : Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.

Extreme Heat : Temperatures above 100 degrees for more than an hour.

Infectious Diseases : Employees are frequently exposed to contagious or infectious diseases.

Physical Demands : SITTING - Frequently

REPETITIVE HAND MOTION - Frequently

(SUCH AS DATA ENTRY / TYPING)

HEARING, LISTENING - Constant

TALKING - Constant

STANDING - Frequently

WALKING - Frequently

BENDING - Occasionally

STOOPING - Occasionally

CLIMBING STAIRS - Occasionally

CLIMBING LADDERS - Occasionally

KNEELING, SQUATTING - Occasionally

CROUCHING - Occasionally

CRAWLING - Occasionally

BALANCING - Occasionally

REACHING OVERHEAD - Occasionally

PULLING / PUSHING - Occasionally

SHOVELING - Never

Lifting Demands :

Light - Lifts up to 20lbs. occasionally, up to 10lbs. frequently, and rarely over 20lbs.

DISCLAIMER :

The proceeding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to do this job.