PATROL DEPUTY

MORGAN COUNTY POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Deputy Sheriff SALARY GRADE: ( 7 )

DEPARTMENT: Sheriff DIVISION: Public Safety

SHERIFF DIVISION: Field Operations SHERIFF SECTION:

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-exempt REVISED: September 10th 2019

assemblages, and arrest persons violating laws relative to such acts.

• Apprehending and securing persons who commit criminal acts or serious traffic violations per

• Properly serve and execute, according to law and Office policy, all processes, writs, precepts,

• Charge and custody and supervision of the county jail and its prisoners.

• Transportation of prisoners to correctional facilities or other place of confinement all prisoners who

• Pursue and recapture escaped persons

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (continued):

• Represent the sheriff in assisting with, and/or the coordination of fire suppression efforts in case of

• Conducting thorough, efficient and timely investigations into all criminal activity or reports, as well

• Seeking out persons who are violating the law by committing criminal, and/or

• Timely and lawful service of assigned civil process and court orders per state statutes and Office

• Responding to medical emergency, accident, fire, or search and rescue incidents; provides

• Assisting other deputies/investigators as directed or requested; assists other law enforcement

• Attend all court appearances when so lawfully summoned or otherwise directed/requested/

• Attend, participate in, and where applicable, successfully complete training courses, presentations

• Identifies, documents, collects, preserves, properly logs/catalogs, and makes arrangement for

• Monitors various surveillance and security systems

• Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, database and/or file

• Prepares and accurately completes a variety of reports and documents to include service of civil and

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Sheriff or his designee.
  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Patrols unincorporated areas of Morgan County

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (continued):

• Conducts checks of businesses, industrial areas, public venues, and other properties for signs of

• Conducts regular checks of businesses/establishments which serve or sell alcoholic beverages for

• Conducts regular patrols and/or walk-throughs of schools, public or private, educational facilities,

• Reduction of property and other crimes throughout unincorporated areas of Morgan County by

• Reducing vehicle and personal property damage, injury and death due to vehicular crashes, as well

• Assisting citizens and the general public in times of need, so as to help maintain a safe

• Impounding of domestic animals, wild animals or livestock per state law, county resolution or Office

• Conducts welfare checks of persons or circumstances to determine if persons are in need of

• Maintain records of vehicles towed/impounded by the sheriff’s office and coordinate the disposition

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to Division Sergeant



CHAIN of COMMAND:. Patrol Sergeant. Field Operations Division Commander. Undersheriff. Sheriff



ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS:

As part of the duty of a Deputy Sheriff, they shall always fully and accurately disclose the
truth and abide by all laws of the State of Colorado and those of any city, county or state that
they may be in.

The following are essential in performing the daily duties as a deputy sheriff;

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS (continued):

• Ability to remain calm and maintain discipline and good decision-making in the presence of

disorder, high stress or life-threatening situations.

• Ability to keep confidential that information which may be law enforcement sensitive, or

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in the English language, using

• Ability to complete a variety of law enforcement reports, affidavits, to include; legible penmanship,

• Proficiency in a variety of tools, equipment and devices relating to law enforcement operations,

• Ability to practice effective community relations skills,

• Ability to effectively communicate with and respond to people in crisis,

• Safe and efficient operation of motor vehicles, including emergency response and pursuit of traffic

• Use of portable and mobile digital-trunk radio systems,

• Proficiency in computer skills, including data entry and searches within law enforcement record

• Firearms knowledge, skill and proficiency in handling and shooting,

• Proficiency in defensive tactics and arrest control techniques, including search and handcuff

• Knowledge, skill and ability to provide basic emergency medical care to the ill or injured, including

• Keeps issued and assigned equipment gear, weapons, or vehicles assigned to the individual or

• Ability to work a variety of shifts/work hours, work weeks, irregular days off, be on-call during days

• Be prepared to utilize lawful physical or deadly force against another to protect yourself,

• Complete knowledge and understanding of the department policies and procedures.

• Ability to keep accurate records.

License within ten (10) days of appointment.

• Shall have a valid Peace Officer certification, issued by the State of Colorado Peace Officer

as a Peace Officer according to Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training rules or Colorado
Revised Statutes, including conviction in a municipal court or a court other than the state of
Colorado which would have the functional equivalent of a crime that would deny certification by
P.O.S.T.

as dictated by sheriff’s office policy



PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

VISION (Constantly) - Individual must be able to read handwritten or printed material, and read
from a variety of computer, radio or technological displays. Vision may be compromised by bright
sunlight, low-light or darkness, bright flood/spot/emergency lighting, blowing particles, hazardous
situations or materials and fatigue. Potential for injuries to eyes during time of physical assault,
rescue, or emergency situations

HEARING (Constantly) - Individual must possess above average hearing ability and be able to still
hear citizens, other responders, radio and phone communications, and calls for help, or alerts to
threats or hazards, even when hearing conditions are less than optimal. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate, however exposure to sirens, large motors or engines, power
generation, rescue or other equipment can be expected without immediate access to proper hearing
protection, and the individual must still be able to hear critical communications.

LIFTING (Frequently) - Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull an averaged size adult a reasonable
short distance (minimum of one-hundred fifty (150) pounds???). Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling in

emergency situations often occur in less than optimal conditions and may be compounded by extreme
weather conditions, poor or irregular footing/ground conditions, hazardous environmental conditions
(snow/ice, heat, wind, lightning or severe weather), physical danger (hazardous materials, fire,
assaultive/homicidal/suicidal persons, dangerous/attacking animals), fatigue and physical stress.

MOBILITY (Constantly) – In public safety and emergency response, percentages vary greatly from
day to day in the amount of time sitting, standing, walking and strenuous physical activity, which can
include stooping, kneeling, balancing, reaching, crawling, lifting, crouching, lifting, pushing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (continued):

DEXTERITY (Frequently) – Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of
radio and other communications devices, computer technology, emergency medical care, self-defense
or restraint techniques, driving and use of various equipment, tools, instruments, controls or weapons.

COMMUNICATION (Constantly) - Individual must be able to clearly understand the English language
and be understood while speaking the English language. Individual must be able to clearly enunciate
and convey information to others as well as write legibly, concisely and accurately.

DRIVING (Frequently) - Individual must be able to operate a motor vehicle in normal traffic, driving
and weather conditions, as well as during emergency vehicle operation or in pursuit of offenders or
dangerous persons, and/or during times of heavy vehicular, pedestrian and animal traffic, along with
darkness and extreme weather conditions.

PHYSICAL WELL-BEING (Occasionally to Frequently) – Individual will be subjected to various
physical stressors such as environmental dangers, exposure to high-speed traffic, extreme weather,
hazardous or toxic materials, blood-borne/communicable diseases, dangerous substances and
materials, dangerous and unsafe environments, vicious or dangerous animals. Individuals may be
faced with the real or threatened acts of violence against others and/or the individual. Individual may
be attacked and assaulted by others with body parts, blunt or sharp-edged items, noxious, toxic or
dangerous substances, vehicles or firearms. These exposures can lead to illness, disease or injury,
which can be permanent, incapacitating, debilitating, or cause death.

EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING (Occasionally to Frequently) – Individuals working in the public
safety/emergency response fields are exposed to various emotional and psychological stressors.
Animals, adults and children who are ill and injured, abused and neglected, dealing with death and
dying, verbal assaults/threats by others, imminent danger due to threats/exposure from violence,
environmental conditions, vehicular traffic or communicable disease are common events, along with
unwanted or upsetting sensations, sights, sounds and smells, are inherent in this position and may
bring about any number of emotional or physical symptoms.

*Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time, though certain shifts, time periods or events
could increase in frequency.

• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time, though certain shifts, time periods or

• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time, though certain shifts, time periods or events

Morgan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without
regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, national origin, sexual
orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements of the position will still be
considered fully qualified if they can perform the Essential Functions of the job with reasonable
accommodations.