Deputy Sheriff - Law Ops - #1404408

Job Summary

Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies,

protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws,

and promoting good community relations.

Operates a patrol vehicle patrolling county roads, areas, and businesses

to deter criminal activity and promote public safety.

Responds to dispatched calls or complaints to investigate reported incidents

of criminal activity, accidents, and emergency calls.

Arrests and/or detains suspected violators of the law. Review facts of

incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.

Prepares a variety of reports, records, affidavits, and logs as required

to maintain department incidents and activities.

Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for

physical injuries.

Transports individuals in custody.

Presents evidence and testimony in judicial settings.

Essential Duties

Essential Job Functions

(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions

of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may

be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or

essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be

performed by all incumbents.)

Approaches and detains persons; makes arrests; restrains and/or subdues

persons when necessary to effect physical arrests; searches persons for

physical, visual and auditory evidence, using hands, eyes, and ears.

Utilizes necessary level of physical or deadly force when appropriate under

law

Demonstrates working knowledge of and compliance with all department

policies, procedures and directives.

Controls personal emotional responses and acts appropriately under high levels

of personal stress. Demonstrates sensitivity to feelings of others; listens

with empathy towards others; and displays compassion to those in distress.

Controls personal aggressive responses and acts in a manner designed to calm

volatile persons.

Responds to calls for service. Obtains appropriate information at the scene.

Determines whether it is a civil or criminal matter. Evaluates information

and determines priority of actions at scene. Searches person, places and

things. Protects the scene. Identifies, collects, transports and

preserves evidence and personal property.

Gathers information utilizing verbal and physical interview techniques. Gives

legal admonishments. Takes verbal and written statements. Takes

photographs, measurements and prepares crime scene sketches.

Demonstrates working knowledge of laws, codes and legal procedures by:

accurately detecting crimes and violations and applying the appropriate

statute to each; complying with legal requirements when making arrests,

conducting searches and seizing evidence; and writing reports that include

all necessary legal elements.

Applies reason and logic rapidly in a legally correct manner when under

physical, emotional and intellectual stress. Comprehends and processes new

information quickly and accurately. Retains relevant information.

Applies appropriate safety precautions in hazardous and potentially dangerous

situations. Maintains a safe position when dealing with persons. Maintains

awareness of own locations and that of others to include fellow officers.

Possesses and maintains ability to safely: utilize verbal and physical

control techniques; physically maneuver over, under, and through

physical obstacles, as well as drag items, run, jump, crawl and lift

up to 100 pounds; qualify with a departmental approved handgun, shotgun

and rifle; and drives sedans, vans, and 4 x 4 vehicles.

Explains procedures, laws, complaints and other information as required by

verbal and written methods. Mediates disputes and provides a resource for the

public for information concerning areas of human services commonly requested

by the public.

Prepar s written reports, memos, citations, activity logs, etc This

includes the documentation of own observations and actions; statements of

victims, witnesses, and suspects. Writes legibly using acceptable

grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Possesses and maintains ability to work rotating shifts. Participates in roll

call and briefings. Maintains awareness of assignment activities. Maintains

personal and departmental equipment in satisfactory condition.

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with peers, supervisors

and the public. Asserts self when necessary to confront or exert control over

others.

Inspects vehicles. Operates vehicles during routine and emergency operations

under varying road, weather and lighting conditions. Performs minor

maintenance when required.