Sheriff Deputy I

$21.66 - $27.46 Starting salary based on qualifications and experience. General Statement of Duties Performs responsible protective and civil service work for the Sheriff's Office. Job Responsibilities Patrol the County and enforce Federal, State and local laws. Make arrests; serve civil papers, warrants and subpoenas. Issue citations for traffic violations. Complete accident and incident reports and testify in court. Operate a patrol car and observe for law violations, suspicious activities, and disturbances of law and order. Serve civil and criminal papers; warrants; summons; subpoenas; and court orders. Transport arrestees, inmates and mental patients to correctional facilities; medical appointments or the courthouse; maintaining physical security. Conduct preliminary investigations of crime and accident scenes; interview suspects, complainants and witnesses and take photographs. Provide backup to other law enforcement personnel. Assist in collecting and preserving evidence. Conduct and document proper security checks of homes and businesses. Complete all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports. Provide security and direct traffic for special activities such as parades and athletic events. Conduct driver license check points. Maintain the appearance of vehicles and assigned equipment. Maintain order and safety in the courts; provide security for court proceedings and screen all citizens entering the courtroom. Testify in court. Adhere to department's safety rules and regulations. Perform other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of federal, state and local laws as it pertains to law enforcement policies and procedures for both adult and juvenile. General knowledge of the North Carolina General statutes as it pertains to the serving and handling of civil papers. General knowledge of the boundaries and geography of the county. General knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques. General knowledge of the criminal justice system and court procedures. Skill in the use of firearms; intoximeters; communications equipment; photographic equipment and other standard and specialized equipment. Ability to analyze situations and react quickly; effectively and adopt reasonable courses of action with regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances. Ability to operate a computer. Skill in gathering information and preparing reports. Ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers; judges; attorneys; Clerk of Court; probation officers; inmates; children; school personnel; businesses; civic and community organizations and the general public. Education and Experience Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and some basic law enforcement experience. Licenses and Certifications Valid North Carolina Driver license and at least 21 years of age. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certificate issued by the State of North Carolina. (Slightly lower entry rate of pay until BLET certificate is obtained.) Physical Requirements Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions of climbing; balancing; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling; reaching; standing; walking; pushing; pulling; lifting; gripping; hearing and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Must possess visual acuity necessary to operate a computer terminal and operate vehicles or other equipment. Must be able to work in environmental conditions that require both inside and outside work with no effective protection of weather; subject to extreme cold: temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour; subject to extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Worker is subject to sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Must be able to work in conditions that are subject to hazards; including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts; electrical current; working on scaffolding and high places; exposure to high heat; or exposure to chemicals. May be subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory of the skin such as fumes; odors; dusts; mists; gases; or poor ventilation. Must be able to function in narrow aisles or passageways. Must be able to work in conditions that are subject to contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Davidson