PATROL DEPUTY

Salary range: $45,000.00–$64,200.00. This range includes State Supplemental Pay for employees who are P.O.S.T. Level I or Level II certified, or who agree to complete a Level I or Level II Academy within the first year of employment. Additional pay differentials are available for college education, military service, and prior law enforcement experience. JOB SUMMARY The “Uniform Patrol Deputy” is responsible for the performance of a variety of law enforcement duties including the prevention of crime, keeping the peace, arresting violators and more during an assigned 12-hour work shift throughout Lafourche Parish. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Proficient with Central Square (digital records management system) and all databases utilized by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office; Patrol assigned areas to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and arrest violators and deter criminal activity; Familiarize self with assigned patrol area to gain knowledge concerning the persons residing within the area, the geographical layout and system of highways, roads, and alleyways, the location and types of businesses and normal hours of operation, and the location of emergency services/facilities such as telephones, fire hydrants, etc.; Drive patrol vehicle throughout assigned area observing traffic violations and issuing citations; Assume control at traffic accidents to maintain traffic flow, assist accident victims, and investigate causes of accidents; investigate non-life threating accidents on parish roads; Investigate illegal or suspicious activities of persons, quell disturbances, and arrest law violators; Locate and take persons into custody on arrest warrants; Operate radio to receive instructions and notify superiors of work efforts in progress; Complete detailed reports regarding all crimes, vehicular accidents and other incidents where a response by the deputy has occurred; to include arrest reports, citations, etc.; Preserve and protect crime scenes until superiors and investigators arrive; Maintain weapons and equipment in functional and clean condition; Collect, secure, document and properly transports all evidence to assigned location; Promptly and accurately serve and/or deliver warrants and other official papers, as instructed; Conduct security checks of property; Observe and question suspicious persons and complete field interview worksheet for intelligence gathering purposes; Report malfunctions in streetlights and traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, and any other conditions detrimental to overall public safety; Direct traffic during peak congestion periods; Assist general public on as-needed basis, which include providing roadside assistance; ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Cooperate with efforts of other law enforcement agencies in conducting investigations and joint law enforcement efforts; Assist in providing warnings to the general public before, during, and after emergencies/disasters; and, assist in the facilitation of public evacuation efforts; Monitor beat area for criminal activity which would have a detrimental effect on the quality of life for the residents of Lafourche Parish. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Jobholders must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and legally able to work in the United States. Education and Experience Associate’s degree or equivalent from a university or college; or, six (6) months to one (1) year related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of citizens and/or other employees; Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent; and, to interpret statistical tables and graphs; Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations; Certificates, Licenses, Registrations P.O.S.T. Certification Required; Firearm Certification Required Annually; Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License; Other Skills and Abilities Must possess basic knowledge of technical and professional methods, practices, and procedures in the delivery of law enforcement services; and, possess basic skills in the operation of personal computers, typewriters, calculators, copy machines, and fax machines; basic knowledge of computer word processing software, business English, spelling, punctuation, and methods and techniques in record keeping and filing systems required; Must have the emotional stability, maturity, and physical stamina to effectively handle verbal disparagements and physical aggression from hostile individuals, inmates, and criminal suspects and perpetrators; Must possess the ability to perform job duties in highly stressful situations; Must have the ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public, governmental officials, and other employees of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office; Must be able to work on 12-hour rotating shifts; PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Deputy must perform at 20% of the established LPSO Fitness Standards which includes pushups, sit-ups, vertical jump and 300-meter run. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste and smell. The employee must be able to run and jump. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally more. Employee must be able to run and jump when required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment requires the jobholder to be constantly aware of his/her personal safety and to exercise the utmost care in ensuring his/her security and safety in the performance of job duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, and explosives. The noise level is usually moderate. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr