Patrol Deputy/ATV Deputy

Summary
A Patrol Deputy is a sworn police officer as defined by ORS and the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.   This position is a Patrol Deputy assigned by the Sheriff to enforce state ATV and traffic laws, safety, and promoting ATV safety education on approved trail systems within Jefferson County. 

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Patrols trail systems within Jefferson County to ensure laws and regulations are obeyed.
• Conducts ATV safety examinations while issuing warnings or citations for ATV violations.
• Conducts ATV crash investigations while enforcing DUII laws.
• Responds to ATV related complaints, calls and questions. 
• Records accurate records of enforcement activities and records them daily in LETS.
• Coordinates Search and Rescue missions. 
• Preserves the public peace; protects life and property; prevents crime; arrests violators of the law and enforces of all the laws and ordinances intelligently and effectively.
• Patrols roads, highways and business areas in assigned area, in the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws; responds to a variety of misdemeanor and felony reports.
• Investigates automobile accidents and crimes and makes reports; administers first-aid as needed; conducts investigations and interrogations, identify, collect, process evidence, take photographs, and take statements of offenders.
• Trains other employees in specific areas of expertise.  
• Is ready at all times to answer calls, render assistance to the public and obey the orders of his/her supervisors.
• Protects the rights of those persons with whom there is contact, as provided in the Constitution of the United States and the laws of the State of Oregon and the County.
• Accountable for the good order of his/her assigned duty area and shall keep such regular hours as may be prescribed by his/her supervisor.
• Unless otherwise directed, he/she shall be present at his/her assigned duty area, punctually at the specified time and place; properly uniformed and equipped. 

• Pays careful attention to dispatches and to orders and instructions issued by his/her supervisor.

• Investigates all traffic accidents that are assigned to him/her and shall initially investigate as assigned or report all crimes that occur in his/her area.

• Interviews complainants or informants.

• Appears in Court.

• Secures names, address and such other information that is necessary to complete required police reports.

• Is thoroughly familiar with the County, including the routes of bus lines, the location of streets, public buildings and points of interest, courts, transportation offices and depots, highways and boundaries thereof and the County; the boundaries of and location of City, County and State institutions, as will enable him/her to render intelligent and helpful information and assistance.

• Reports leaking pipes, gas mains, sewers, streetlights out, power lines down, traffic lights or signs in need of repair within assigned areas.

• Observes anything likely to prove dangerous or a public nuisance or inconvenience to the public; he/she shall remedy it if possible or report it without delay.

• Reports, immediately, dangerous condition of streets, sidewalks or other county property.

• He/she shall not conceal himself, except when so assigned for investigative purposes.

• He/she shall be constantly alert and keep vigilant watch for fires and offenses against persons, property and the public peace.

• He/she shall at all times, when in uniform, keep his/her badge and name plate in sight and give his/her name and identification number in a respectful manner when requested.

• Possesses excellent verbal, written and arithmetic skills necessary to effectively and efficiently complete required report writing and deliver accurate testimony in a cogent fashion

• At all times while on duty, he/she shall have in his/her possession his/her Identification card and his/her valid Oregon driver’s license.

• Meets Performance Measures established by the Sheriff.

• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communicative skills and work within and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with other Sheriff Department employees.

• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

Knowledge and Skills
Must have a working knowledge of all laws and ordinances relating to criminal acts.    Must possess excellent verbal, written and arithmetic skills.  Must have knowledge of latitude and longitude and how to read a map in select Jefferson County lands, which include but are not limited to, Henderson Flats, Green Ridge Mountains, Camp Sherman, Forest Service land, Bureau of Land Management land, and any other areas identified by State Parks and Recreations.

Abilities
Must be able to use computer workstation to write various reports and letters.  Must be able to use a variety of modern electronic equipment, including laptop or portable computers, handheld GPS, digital cameras, e-mail and voice mail.   Must be familiar with and able to use a variety of specialty software including Sheriff department proprietary report writing software, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.  Must have knowledge on how to drive a UTV or ATV within all elements without supervision, which include loading, unloading and riding.  Must be able to drive and maneuver hitch and trailer apparatuses. Must have the ability to develop skill in the use and care of a variety of firearms and related mechanical and electrical equipment; must have the ability to develop skill in the use and care of Sheriff Department Patrol vehicles. Must possess and exercise the ability to meet and deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner. Will be required, on occasion, to attend training and meetings away from normal duty station.  Training will require out of town (and County) travel and overnight(s) stays.

Physical Abilities
Must be 21 years old. Requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to operate sheriff equipment, weapons and apparatus; visual acuity necessary for performing necessary tasks including normal color discrimination, ambulatory ability to walk at work; ability to subdue resistive or combative individual.  Requires speech and auditory abilities sufficient to carry on conversations and project voice among large crowds.  Sufficient hand/eye coordination to operate a computer keyboard and recognize words and numbers, and other abilities as prescribed by the Board of Public Safety Standards and Training.  Must be free of any physical, emotional or mental condition that may affect job performance.  Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.

Education and Experience 
Minimum of a High School Diploma, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or similar discipline preferred. Must be able to demonstrate considerable reasoning skill. Must be certified as a Patrol Deputy with 3 years patrol experience.

License and Certificates
A valid Oregon driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.  Deputy shall obtain FEMA certifications 100, 200, 700, and 800 within one year of hire. Must possess an ATV Permit/Safety Card within 30 days of hire. Preferred knowledge of ATV laws, LETS system, and SAR operations Woking Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors.  Work will be physical in nature and require the ability to walk, climb, run and carry or move inanimate objects up to 60 pounds.

Probationary Period
This position is based on the successful completion of a twelve-month probationary period

Salary : $66,696 - $94,716