Deputy Sheriff-Patrol

Employees in this position performs law enforcement duties in an assigned area on an assigned shift, assisting in investigations of criminal offenses and in the apprehension of criminals.  An employee in this classification receives intensive training in the various phases of law enforcement work, and assignments are carried out under close supervision during the entire training period.  After completion of training, a deputy is assigned to regular patrol duty and is charged with considerable responsibility for the protection of lives and property.  In discharging responsibilities a patrol deputy must exercise sound judgment in emergencies and must apply their knowledge of law enforcement techniques and practices in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

(The examples may not include all of the duties/responsibilities which may be performed or required)                          

• Patrols a specified zone in a marked law enforcement vehicle.
• Checks doors and windows of businesses and residential property.
• Investigates suspicious activities and makes arrests for violations of federal, state, and/or local laws.
• Arrests offenders and escort them to the Justice Center for processing
• Receives complaints and makes investigations of wanted or missing persons and of stolen cars and property, and maintains surveillance for recovery and apprehension.
• Maintains crowd and traffic control as needed due to accidents, emergencies, or at special events where there are a large number of people.
• Administers first-aid treatment and lifesaving techniques to the acquired level of training.
• Reports defects in roadways that require the attention of other agencies.
• Reports damaged traffic control devices and traffic lights that are out of order to the proper agency.
• Issues citations and warnings for traffic violations.
• Makes a daily report of activities and prepares detailed reports relating to specific incidents, accidents, investigations, arrests, or special assignments.
• Assumes responsibility for proper maintenance of assigned vehicle.
• Receives and investigates complaints of a general nature from the public.
• Prepares and presents informational programs on law enforcement-related subjects to interested groups.
• Properly prepares and presents court cases.
• Conducts interrogation of suspects involved in criminal offenses.
• Discovers, preserves, and corroborates physical evidence at a crime scene for presentation in criminal prosecution.
• Prepares details of criminal case files pertaining to major offenses.
• Investigates narcotics and drug offenses requiring a number of chemical tests for suspected narcotics and drug violations.
• May serve on a special unit such as K-9, Marine Patrol, Bicycle Patrol, SWAT, or other special units.
• Build relationships with the local community through interaction with members of the public and creating partnerships and strategies for the reduction in crime (Community Policing).
• Performs related work as required.