APOST Certified Deputy

Under the supervision of the Lieutenant, the employee performs law enforcement activities on behalf of the Sheriff's Office. The employee performs patrol duties for assigned area, processes civil and criminal papers in accordance with established procedures, and provides security for court proceedings. The employee represents the Sheriff's Office in a positives manner.
 

 
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.  A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Patrol. The employee performs patrol duties ensuring safety and lawfulness within the county jurisdiction.
 

1. Reports to patrol supervisor for assigned area and instructions.
2. Patrols County businesses, schools, churches, private residences and other special areas as directed by supervisor and makes building searches of anything found open or disturbed.
3. Makes note during patrol of any situation that does not appear normal for the area, time of day, weather conditions, volume of traffic, assemblage of persons, etc.
4. Varies patrol route to prevent establishing a predictable pattern.
5. Responds to and investigates any complaint received; prepares a written report for each investigation.
6. Initiates investigation of complaints and prepares to brief the supervisor and investigator of known facts, suspects and situation.
7. Provides backup support for other law enforcement officers, including those from other agencies.
8. Assists stranded motorists; keeps traffic moving smoothly and safely; watches for traffic violations; operates department speed detection devices in accordance with departmental rules and regulations; maintains device log and other documents as required for purposes of evidence; directs traffic as required; assists with or provides escorts for funeral processions; perform emergency relays such as blood transports.
9. Assists in medical emergencies as needed by rendering first aid or assisting medical personnel.
10. Operates two-way radio in accordance with approved procedures; maintains radio contact with dispatcher; provides point-to-point communication with multi-agency responses requiring separate frequency utilization.
11. Notifies supervisor of unusual problems or complaints encountered.
12. Promotes good public relations.
13. Prepares written reports of offenses investigated, arrests, daily activities, unusual events, force used, buildings checked, field interviews, etc.
14. Performs severe weather area-spotter requirements during severe weather watches; evacuates residents and motorists; relays condition observations as required to Emergency Management to aid in qualifying alerts and warnings; participates in Disaster Preparedness drills as directed.
15. Remains on watch for property, business and dwelling fires; upon discovery, notify the appropriate responding agencies and evacuates all persons from the structure or area; provides any assistance necessary to the responding agencies.
16. Operates the department designated breath testing device when certified for obtaining scientific evidence in suspected DUI related cases; performs tests for other agencies as directed; maintains Department of Public Health, Department of Public Safety and court related documents and evidence information as required.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Civil and Criminal Process. The employee performs duties to ensure the lawful and efficient operation of the criminal and civil justice system.
 

1. Serves different types of court issued papers in accordance with established procedures; provides general information to person receiving papers as to their responsibility of response or action.
2. Documents service of court issued papers including date of service, place of service and person receiving process.
3. Presents and executes warrants of arrest for persons identified by appropriate issuing authority; ensures positive identity of arrestee as near as possible; provides all identification information necessary for incarceration to appropriate corrections staff or transfer agency.
4. Places persons arrested by warrant in custody and transports to the County jail; completes formal booking procedure as required; assists in application of bail within department regulations; assists in transfer to other jurisdictional agency.
5. Provides appropriate direction pertaining to applicable criminal laws to victims or persons involved when investigating complaints and offenses; advises on options and provides concise information on procedure for obtaining warrants from jurisdictional magistrate or court clerk; communicates with magistrate or court clerk by established departmental procedure, information ascertained during investigation to aid in the issuance of proper warrants.
6. Testifies in court.
7. Locates and transfers records for the court; ensures confidentiality of internal business records and criminal histories per departmental procedure.
8. Serves levies and executions, seizes property and possessions as directed; makes necessary arrangements for temporary holding of property pending court disposition; makes required written return to the issuing authority describing seizure and condition of property.
9. Executes evictions upon persons or property as directed; makes arrangements for necessary labor and transportation to accommodate physical removal of persons or property from described premises; makes required written return to the issuing authority describing actions taken and condition of property.
10. Locates and serves described persons for mental health evaluation as directed by the Probate Court; utilizes necessary tactics to ensure safety of the public, the detainee and the officer; transports as required and makes required written reports to the court, the department file and any mental health treatment facility staff.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Security. The employee provides security to county events, legal transactions, and crime scenes. 
 

1. Provides security for all public events within the County's jurisdiction including such events as ballgames, County fairs, elections, dignitary visits, etc.; assists with security logistics with other security specialist details such as Secret Service, Department of Public Safety, U.S. Customs, etc., as required.
2. Provides security as directed at major crime scenes, fatality wreck scenes, designated protected areas, hazardous materials and chemical spills, etc.; assists other law enforcement agencies as requested with scene security and crowd control
3. Verifies identity of necessary personnel entering crime scene for investigation purposes as directed; provides security to prevent looting and vandalism in places of natural disaster such as tornado ravaged residential areas; assists EMA and FEMA officials as directed.
4. Provides security for intervention cases such as Department of Mental Health, Department of Human Resources, Board of Pardon and Parole, Crime Victims Compensation Commission, Juvenile Probation, Court Referral Officer, Court Substance Abuse Officer, etc., as directed.
5. Provides security as directed by the appropriate jurisdictional court for supervised child visitations and custody disputes.
6. Performs Court Security Officer requirements as directed; maintains security for Juvenile, Small Claims, District, Circuit and Probate Courts as well as special hearings and other court proceedings.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
    

Minimum Qualifications
 

1. Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
2. Possession of a valid Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Certificate or be able to attend a police academy to obtain one within six months of employment.
3. Must be 21 years of age.
4. Ability to obtain a valid Draeger operator certificate and Department of Public Health license within 6 months of employment.
5. Ability to obtain a valid Doppler Radar instrument operator certificate within 6 months of employment.
6. Possession of a current and valid Alabama driver's license.
7. Ability to complete required continuing education and firearms qualification on a yearly basis.
8. Ability to travel within the state in the performance of duty related work.
9. Emotional stability to work in highly stressful and dangerous situations.
10. Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends and during emergencies.
11. Ability to remain on-call 24/7.
12. Ability to pass a background check.

 
 

Salary : $17 - $24