What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reserve Deputy position at Alachua County Sheriff's Office (FL)?
An individual in this position may be classified as Reserve Auxiliary, Reserve Deputy I, or Reserve Deputy II. See RESERVE UNIT QUALIFICATIONS below for a breakdown of their qualifications.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Unpaid, sworn position. A Reserve Deputy is an individual who aids or assists full-time or part-time Deputies while under their direct supervision. Responsible work of a general law enforcement nature with primary emphasis on the protection of life and property, the enforcement of local ordinances, and state and federal laws. Duties may include work in various divisions depending on experience, training, and/or specialized prior expertise.
Duties may involve other special assignments of similar complexity, including aiding those who are unable to care for themselves, the intoxicated, addicted, mentally ill, physically disabled, and persons of all ages. Work may be performed either in uniform or plain clothes, on foot or in an automobile, and on any assigned shift.
Employees report to a designated Lieutenant, Division Commander, Major of Operations, the Chief Deputy, and the Sheriff. Performance is evaluated through reports, personal contact, inspection, examination, discussions, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.
The official duties of this position may be initiated by the following:
Preferred Major(s): Criminal Justice or other related field
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Unpaid, sworn position. A Reserve Deputy is an individual who aids or assists full-time or part-time Deputies while under their direct supervision. Responsible work of a general law enforcement nature with primary emphasis on the protection of life and property, the enforcement of local ordinances, and state and federal laws. Duties may include work in various divisions depending on experience, training, and/or specialized prior expertise.
Duties may involve other special assignments of similar complexity, including aiding those who are unable to care for themselves, the intoxicated, addicted, mentally ill, physically disabled, and persons of all ages. Work may be performed either in uniform or plain clothes, on foot or in an automobile, and on any assigned shift.
Employees report to a designated Lieutenant, Division Commander, Major of Operations, the Chief Deputy, and the Sheriff. Performance is evaluated through reports, personal contact, inspection, examination, discussions, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.
The official duties of this position may be initiated by the following:
- Sheriff
- Chief Deputy
- Major of Operations and/or Major of Support Services
- Patrol Division Commander
- Patrol Lieutenants
- Patrol Sergeants
- Patrol Deputy Sheriffs
- CCC Telecommunicators
- Citizen's request
- Self-initiated
- Pursue and effect the immediate apprehension and arrest of persons suspected of committing criminal violations directed to his/her attention
- Investigate all complaints which are assigned or brought to his/her attention and report or take law enforcement action in those cases under the jurisdiction of ACSO
- Provide citizens with general information, advice, etc., whenever possible
- Prevent the commission of crimes, suppress all forms of commercialized vice, and detain and apprehend criminals
- Under no circumstances make public any information that may jeopardize the successful completion of an investigation or the apprehension of a perpetrator
- Observe all persons who arouse suspicion and investigate any person whose appearance, conduct, or presence seems suspicious. Upon the interview of such persons, attempt to obtain information which will aid the reduction of criminal activity
- Be thoroughly familiar with the boundaries of Alachua County in relation to neighboring counties and be familiar with the proper names and locations of all streets, avenues, terraces, roads, drives, places, courts, main thoroughfares, alleys, public buildings, hospitals, etc., in Alachua County
- Be thoroughly familiar with criminal laws and keep up to date with all new changes in Florida State Statutes; also, be familiar with Federal Law and County Ordinances
- Provide rescue and first aid services in response to accidents, disasters, or other emergency situations
- Provide referral and follow-up services to resolve domestic and civil crises
- Advise merchants and the general public regarding suitable crime prevention methods
- Constantly be on alert to cultivate sources of information that will aid in solving crimes, the apprehension of offenders, the suppression of vice and organized crimes, and establishing informants
- Respond to situations involving in-progress or recent criminal activity, restore or maintain order, then gather information and evidence accordingly
- Patrol assigned areas and give particular attention to and re-check locations where crime hazard is great
- Be available for service at all times while on duty either by radio or telephone
- Write all reports as directed in agency policy and procedures. Complete and relinquish all reports prior to completing a work shift, unless authorized by a supervisor
- Take into official custody property that has been lost, stolen, or abandoned in accordance with agency policy and procedures
- Testify in court or depositions as necessary
- Conduct in-depth investigations of criminal incidents, either independently or as part of a coordinated effort
- Observe, report, and whenever feasible, follow-up on conditions which pose potential threats to public safety and health
- Maintain an alert and military bearing upon the streets or while in a vehicle
- Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of all assigned equipment
- Serve judicial process as directed
| High School / GED | Required |
| Associate's Degree | Preferred |
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- Meet or exceed all applicable standards required by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC)
- Complete all items defined under “Reserve Unit Qualification” for current Reserve rank
- Current, valid Florida driver's license
- Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must be a resident of Alachua County unless authorized by the Sheriff
- Reserve Deputies must work a minimum of 32 volunteer hours per calendar quarter
- Specific qualifications for the Reserve Deputy position is broken down as follows:
- Meet all applicable physical standards required by ACSO
- Attend all assigned training assignments
- Current, valid Auxiliary Law Enforcement (AUX-LE) certification from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards Training Center (FDLE CJSTC)
- Good moral character with no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral character or false statements
- Current, valid Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) certification from the FDLE CJSTC
- Complete the Sheriff’s Office Reserve Field Training and Evaluation Program
- Attend all assigned training assignments
- Meet all applicable physical standards required by ACSO
- Complete all Reserve Deputy I requirements
- Has previously served in the capacity of Deputy Sheriff with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office for six (6) months or more
- May volunteer in any division of ACSO if approved
- Sit/stand for extended periods of time
- See/hear at a normal range
- Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
- Ambulate independently
- Lift/carry 150 pounds
- Push/pull moderate to heavy loads
- Bend and squat
- Manual dexterity
- Drive a vehicle
- Pass ACSO’s standard Physical Agility Test as required
- Pass ACSO’s Firearms and Defensive Tactics courses as required
- Pass ACSO’s various Driving tests as required
- Pass all other courses/training as mandated by ACSO and/or FCJSTC
- Working knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws, as well as agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Knowledge of issued equipment, inspection procedures, and safety procedures
- Awareness of available agency and community resources
- Knowledge of proper administrative procedures
- Good knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Skilled in the use and care of firearms, the operation of law enforcement vehicles, and other required law enforcement equipment
- Ability to act effectively in extremely divergent interpersonal settings
- Ability to analyze problems quickly and take appropriate action under stress
- Ability to apply modern law enforcement principles and procedures to solve practical problems; to handle sensitive and hostile public contacts
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to comprehend and follow orders
- Ability to obtain relevant and accurate information through interview, interrogation, and observation
- Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others
- Ability to maintain the physical condition needed to affect arrests, subdue resisting individuals, chase fleeing suspects, lift and carry both equipment and injured persons, force entry into buildings, climb flights of stairs, walk, stand, sit or drive for long periods of time, endure exposure to extreme weather, and perform lifesaving procedures such as CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and Basic Life Support
- Ability to maintain the mental alertness needed to observe activities and implement appropriate action
- Ability to maintain emotional and psychological stability
- Ability to remember names, faces, details of incidents, and physical surroundings
