Deputy Sheriff

DEPUTY SHERIFF Participates in law enforcement activities to protect life and property, enforce local, state, and federal laws, and prevent, detect, and investigate criminal activity. Follows the Sheriff’s Office directives, general orders, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) at all times, notifying a supervisor of any violations. Provides training for probationary deputies when assigned. Assists in the review, evaluation, and development of programs, policies, and procedures when assigned. Consults with the sergeant on daily tactical matters, unusual or difficult problems, case progress, and related issues. Completes detailed and accurate reports and other official records documenting all incidents. Provides testimony in court proceedings as necessary. Ensures uniforms, vehicles, and equipment are adequately maintained and in proper working order. Performs appropriate activity to protect those in immediate danger of injury or death at the hands of others. Responds to incidents of injury or accidents and summons or administers medical or other aid. Restores and maintains order in areas of individual, family, or public crisis. Attends conferences and meetings to stay abreast of current trends in law enforcement; represents the department at local, state, and other meetings as assigned. Routes all departmental memos, records, and reports to the appropriate personnel according to established procedures. Answers inquiries from the general public and receives citizen complaints, handling situations or referring individuals to appropriate sources of resolution. Operates and maintains assigned departmental vehicle and equipment according to established procedures, including two‑way radios, cameras, authorized weapons, and restraints. Utilizes computer programs to establish and maintain records and reports, conduct research, and obtain information. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the general public, coworkers, subordinates, other law enforcement and governmental agencies, and county officials. QUALIFICATIONS Must possess, or obtain by the time of hire, a valid operator’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any state. Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age by the date of graduation from the Sarpy Douglas Law Enforcement Academy. Must be a United States citizen. Must have graduated from high school or hold a GED equivalent. Must be free of any convictions for crimes punishable by imprisonment of one year or more for which a pardon has not been received. Must pass a security clearance check conducted on a national and local level, including a criminal record and polygraph examination. Ability to meet the Department’s physical standards. Successfully complete basic training at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Academy and all portions of the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office probationary deputy training program. Knowledge of and ability to apply the technical and operating principles and techniques used in law enforcement and crime prevention, and corrections. Knowledge and ability to apply federal, state, and local laws pertaining to duty performance including search and seizure, arrest, prosecution, and evidentiary rules. Knowledge of and ability to enforce and apply departmental SOP and general orders. Knowledge of use of Sheriff’s Office records and application to problem resolution. Knowledge and ability to perform input and retrieval functions using a variety of computer programs related to duty performance. Knowledge of Sheriff’s Office responsibilities and ability to use independent judgment in duty performance. Knowledge of the county’s geography. Ability to enforce departmental policies, federal, state, and local regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality. Ability to maintain and use authorized weapons, including firearms, according to established procedures. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions. Ability to operate standard office and law‑enforcement equipment. Ability to use sound independent judgment in stressful and emergency situations; analyze situations quickly and objectively and adopt effective courses of action with due regard to hazards and circumstances. Ability to make complex, difficult decisions and develop plans for the safe, efficient, effective, and legal completion of tasks required to protect life, safety, and property of citizens and to enforce applicable laws. Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive forms and reports with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all departmental communications, documents, and correspondence. Ability to interact with the general public politely and tactfully. Ability to perform job duties efficiently while managing frequent interruptions. Ability to plan and organize a personal work schedule, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English. Ability to operate a personal computer, including word processing and specialized software, phone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, copy machine, county vehicle, law‑enforcement radio, authorized weapons, restraints, pager, first aid equipment, and all other assigned equipment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Deputies are often placed in a position of physical and mental stress and will be required to perform a variety of duties, which may require walking or running a long distance or sitting for extended periods. Tasks performed indoors in an office setting require routine bending, lifting, and carrying of office supplies. Outdoor duties involve running, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping, and climbing. Incidents may require talking, hearing, using hands to handle and operate objects, tools, equipment or controls, and the ability to transport oneself to and from various locations throughout the county and within the Sheriff’s Office and the County Courthouse. Hand–eye coordination is required to operate computers and various equipment and vehicles. Work is performed in all climatic conditions from extreme heat to extreme cold, including all forms of precipitation. The incumbent may be exposed to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and vibrations. Vision and communication abilities must be adequate to perform the job. Work hours may extend beyond daylight. Noise levels may be moderate to intense. The job requires extensive interaction with the public and law violators and may be stressful. OTHER INFORMATION Veterans’ Preference is available. Sarpy County is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal‑Opportunity Employer. The county participates in E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr