Road Patrol Deputy

GENERAL SUMMARY

Primary function of the job is to enforce criminal and traffic laws and the general protection of all citizens while exercising considerable discretion in accordance with established policies and procedures. Frequent contacts and other employees and the general public, which require considerable public relations skill in handling, is expected. Job tasks require exercising considerable discretion based on professional knowledge including the anticipation of effect and may have significant impact, including affecting the life or safety of individuals. Irregular hours will be required.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(May include but are not limited to the following)

• Issues tickets to traffic violators and apprehends persons suspected of violating the law.

• Maintains and submits all appropriate records, including the logging of any criminal information.

• Receives equipment to be issued to him/her and checks to insure it is in proper working order and advises shift commander of any defects before leaving on patrol.

• Collects, prepares and analyzes physical evidence.

• Must maintain open communication with higher rank and follow all policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office, including the general policy philosophy of the Sheriff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from High School or G.E.D. and completion of two years of college is required.

• MCOLES Basic Training and must be certifiable.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must not have been convicted of a felony or crime that might question the person's credibility.
• Must be a United States citizen and possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver's License.

• Must possess and maintain MCOLES Certification.

• Must successfully complete the employment screening process, which may include written and oral evaluations, psychological and physical screening, as well as complete background investigation.

• Must be in good health and able to perform police duties, free from chronic disease and any physical deformities and able to pursue, apprehend, restrain and control potential suspects.

• May be required to successfully complete a physical readiness test yearly, per contract requirement.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with other employees and the public.

• Ability to comprehend, process and apply both verbal and written skills appropriate to the job.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

NOTE: In compliance with Michigan Statutory Provision for the office of Sheriff, the Sheriff of Benzie County reserves the right to make the final decision in regard to both the application of these requirements and the hiring of an appropriate applicant for this position within the Office of the Sheriff.

Essential Job Functions of a Law Enforcement Officer
Benzie County Sheriff’s Office

1. Affect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.

2. Climb over obstacles; climb through openings; jump down from elevated surfaces; jump over obstacles, ditches and streams; and crawl in confined areas to pursue, search, investigate and/or rescue.

3. Communicate effectively over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications, often under adverse conditions such as siren usage and high-speed vehicle operation.

4. Communicate verbally and effectively by listening to people and giving information, directions, and commands.

5. Operate an emergency vehicle; during the day and night; in emergency and pursuit situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, while exercising due care and caution; and, in congested traffic, unsafe road conditions, and environmental conditions such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow.

6. Load, aim, and fire handguns, shotguns, and other agency-specific firearms from a variety of body positions in situations that justify the use of deadly force while maintaining emotional control under extreme stress.

7. Conduct searches of buildings and large outdoor areas that may involve walking and/or standing for long periods of time.

8. Exercise independent judgment within legal guidelines, to determine when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest and when force may be used and to what degree.

9. Gather information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants.

10. Identify wanted persons and vehicles; and, locate stolen property and identify potential evidence, which requires the ability to distinguish color and perceive shapes.

11. Manage interpersonal conflicts to maintain order.

12. Enter and exit vehicles quickly to perform rescue operations, pursue a suspect or answer an emergency call.

13. Perform law enforcement patrol functions while working rotating shifts and unanticipated overtime.

14. Perform tasks that require lifting, carrying, or dragging people or heavy objects while performing arrest, rescue or general patrol functions.

15. Perform searches of persons which involve touching and feeling to detect potential weapons and contraband.

16. Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations.

17. Pursue fleeing suspects on foot both day and night in unfamiliar terrain.

18. Read and comprehend rules, regulations, policies, procedures and the law for purposes of ensuring appropriate officer behavior/response and performing enforcement activities involving the public.

19. Subdue resisting subjects using hands and feet while employing subject control maneuvers or approved nonlethal weapons.

20. Use body force to gain entrance through barriers to search, seize, investigate and/or rescue.

21. Perform other essential tasks as identified by the employing agency and/or the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards job-task analysis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.74 - $25.70 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beulah, MI 49617: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• MCOLES CERTIFICATION (Required)

Work Location: One location