Deputy Sheriff - Patrol

Job Title: Deputy Sheriff I

Department: Sheriff

Division:  Patrol

Revised Date: July 2023

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs technical law enforcement work in enforcing the laws and protecting the citizens of Box Elder County.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Patrol Sergeant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May assume command over other deputies in the absence of a higher ranking officer.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Patrols assigned areas of Box Elder County in a police vehicle or on foot; responds to calls for assistance; secures crime scenes for evidence searches; makes preliminary investigations and interrogates complainants, witnesses and suspects. Provides follow-up assistance on related cases.  Photographs and collects evidence and helps process crime scenes.
• Apprehends suspects and testifies in court as appropriate.
• Works closely with Social Services, Family Services, and Mental
• Health, and Juvenile Court.
• Directs traffic, issues tickets for moving and criminal violations and investigates accidents involving motor vehicles; prepares and submits accident, offense, arrest and other forms and reports as necessary.
• Assists other police agencies in Box Elder County.
• Performs all duties with due regard to personal safety, and safety of fellow officers and the public; assists in safety training of other deputies.
• Escorts prisoners to and from courtroom or from one location to another; subdues unruly prisoners if necessary.
• Serves processes, notices, summonses and subpoenas.
• Performs related law enforcement duties as required.
• Must have the ability to get along with citizens and coworkers.