What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff position at Box Elder County?
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.