Deputy Sheriff (Patrol) - POST LATERAL

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Answers complaint calls such as assaults, burglaries, larceny, domestic disputes, alarms, etc.; investigates felonies, misdemeanors and petty offense crimes and disturbances; provides backup to other officers as required; interviews witnesses; gathers and labels evidence; and interrogates suspects and makes arrests. Patrols an assigned area of the County in an official vehicle to enforce and maintain law and order, maintaining high visibility; inspects troublesome areas and checks security of business establishments; and conducts additional patrols of residences as requested by homeowners. Conducts preliminary investigations of felony crimes committed in the County; examines crime scenes to determine nature of law violations; makes preliminary interrogations of suspects; gathers and labels evidence found and submits evidence to vault; secures and protects crime scenes; assists investigators as requested; and conducts surveillance of specific areas when assigned. Mediates and keeps the peace during civil disputes. Utilizes computers to complete reports, search for information from several databases and to communicate with others. Prepares a variety of reports related to criminal and civil cases, including documenting locations of incidents and information on victims, suspects and other individuals. Prepares and submits daily activity reports to supervising officer. Operates two-way radio and mobile data computer (MDC) to receive and send information to telecommunicators and other deputies, and calls for or responds to calls for assistance to disaster or crime scenes as necessary. Enforces state traffic laws and provides traffic control, where needed. Assumes control at traffic accidents to maintain traffic flow; helps accident victims; and investigates causes of accidents. Locates and takes persons into custody on arrest warrants; makes arrests based on probable cause; and identifies, collects and secures evidence or other property for safekeeping. May provide field training and evaluate new deputy recruits, planning and coordinating training through regular meetings of field training instructors. Appears in court as a witness to give testimony. Cooperates with law enforcement officers of other governmental units in investigations and arrests, and assists other County and state agencies operating within the County such as Social Services, Animal Control, Division of Wildlife, etc., in maintaining public order and peace.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

Answers inquiries from the public, providing general information on laws and ordinances. Obtains patrol vehicle inspections. Testifies in civil and criminal cases; provides security and/or traffic control for special events; and serves assigned court documents and maintains records of disposition. Patrols assigned area to enforce laws, investigate crimes or suspicious activities and maintain order. Performs other related work as required.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Certified as a law enforcement officer by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, and completion of initial field training program. Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Colorado.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience as a full-time law enforcement officer (equivalent to a peace officer under CRS 16-2.5-102, 105, 106, 107, 108) on patrol. Patrol experience includes responding to calls for service, community policing, conducting traffic enforcement including impaired driving enforcement, drafting search warrants and affidavits, making physical, custodial arrests upon probable cause, and conducting proactive law enforcement activity. POST certifiable applicants will be considered as lateral applicants provided the academy is in good standing with the Colorado POST Board standards. Out of State applicants will be evaluated by their agency training and the state POST requirements as they compare to the Colorado POST Board. Out of State applicants must have a CO POST Board provisional certification at time of hire.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, personal protection equipment, firearms, restraint devices, handcuffs, batons, radar units, first aid equipment, crime scene technician kits, blood kits, drug test kits, two-way radios, etc. Must be able to operate motor vehicles, including motorcycles, light pickup trucks and 4‑wheel‑drive vehicles. Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 35 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work may involve walking, standing, running and physical confrontation. Physical demand requirements are for Medium to Heavy Work. Technical and Interpersonal Skills: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics of data, people or things; to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information; to read a variety of reports, forms, records, logs, handbooks, laws, maps, manuals, permits, etc.; to prepare reports, forms, lesson plans, etc.; to apply rational systems to solve practical problems; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form; to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions; to utilize mathematical formulas, add, subtract, multiply and divide; to inspect items for proper length, width and shape; to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately; and to handle a variety of items such as radios, firearms, etc. Interpersonal Temperament: Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress and in emergency situations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of modern law enforcement practices, procedures and investigation techniques; of County, state and federal laws relative to civil and criminal processes; of the locations of streets, roads, highways and the geography of the County; of modern criminal investigative practices and procedures; of federal, state and local laws relative to criminal investigations; of the standard practices, materials, techniques and equipment associated with criminal investigations; of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations; of the content and purpose of legal papers and the practices involved in serving them; of local laws, ordinances and state statutes pertaining to the commitment, confinement and release of prisoners; of computers including, but not limited to, computer-based word processing, databases, file maintenance programs and query functions related to CCIC and NCIC; of the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment; to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action; to maintain discipline and order in a jail and to effectively restrain an inmate; to exercise tact, courtesy, firmness and fairness with inmates, families of inmates, attorneys, ministers and other persons concerning the welfare of individual prisoners; to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in obtaining and analyzing facts and interpreting the law in specific cases; to prepare clear and concise reports; to make observations and remember names, faces, and various details; to present court testimony effectively; to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Salary ranges from $42.97 to $54.37 per hour, with lateral pay based on a one for one year credit. $5,000 sign‑on bonus following the completion of all training, including the Field Training Program. This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination, intimidation, physical harm, and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, hairstyle associated with racial identity, or any other status protected by Federal or State law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co