Deputy Sheriff

Work Unit Overview The Sheriff’s Office performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including preserving peace, patrolling assigned areas, serving warrants and making arrests, and conducting investigations. The mission is to serve and protect persons and property in the County of Madison, State of Montana. Job Summary The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for performing law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrolling, preserving peace, serving warrants and making arrests, conducting criminal investigations, and providing inmate security at a Sheriff’s detention facility. Assignments include civil, detention, investigations, and court security; and related duties as assigned. Responsibilities Patrol assigned areas and assist local peace officers in protecting life and property by enforcing laws. Observe and assess all situations and take actions to correct, resolve, and control any potential problems, unusual occurrences, and breaches of peace through appropriate application of law, approved departmental policy, and sound judgment. Demonstrates the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Serve warrants, make arrests, perform investigations of complaints and criminal violations, gather evidence, and interview witnesses according to legal guidelines and departmental policy. Conduct searches, seize and prevent circulation of drugs or contraband, fingerprint, check law enforcement files and databases, receive and record evidence and property, and perform related police work within established search and seizure law. Respond to calls for service, take control of accident and crime scenes, identify persons involved, interview witnesses, investigate causes, and administer basic first aid when needed to safeguard the public and preserve peace. Write and file accurate and timely reports, make maps, photos, diagrams and charts describing incidents, crimes and accidents, and testify in court as expert or material witness in the interest of promoting justice. Serve legal papers such as subpoenas, summons, complaints, writs of attachment, execution, and restitution to assist in facilitating County and state legal/justice proceedings. Conduct or assist in sale of attached property, collect fees due to the County, and receive and deposit bail in accordance with the law and department procedures. Act as bailiff to maintain security and order in the court, remove disorderly persons, and assist in swift application of court proceedings. Provide security and safety of jury deliberations, jurors, the public, and prisoners; set up projectors and other equipment used in court to assist in facilitating proceedings. Maintain security and monitor movement of persons detained at a Sheriff’s detention facility to protect the public and other prisoners, including escorting detainees to court appearances, medical checks, exercise, showers, classrooms, counselor visits, family visits, and other approved appointments at mental hospitals, medical facilities, or clinics. Demonstrate above average decision making skills and judgment of needed actions for a wide variety of situations, including legal jurisdiction for interventions, and adapt responses according to established departmental policy, criminal codes, ongoing training, conditions, and specifics of a situation. Use sound, professional judgment and rely on training and common sense to request assistance of other law enforcement officers, public health or safety officials, emergency medical personnel and/or medical examiners staff. Demonstrate initiative in work product and the ability to apply initiative to law enforcement duties. Observe work hours and demonstrate punctuality; complete assigned tasks on time. Adhere to high standards of confidentiality and integrity both on and off duty. Safely apply, use and maintain firearms and other equipment within departmental policy, the law, and constitutional restrictions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, other public and private entities, and the public. Provide responsive, high‑quality service to County employees, representatives of outside agencies, and members of the public by providing accurate, complete, and up‑to‑date information in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED certificate. Driver’s license: Valid Montana driver’s license or eligibility to obtain one; good driving record. Training: Must successfully complete the Montana Law Enforcement Academy, departmental field training program, and meet other statutory qualifications in M.C.A. 7‑32‑2104. Knowledge: Principles, practices, and techniques of law enforcement; laws, rules, regulations enforced by the department; geography and topography of the County jurisdiction; modern procedures in crime detection and investigation; court procedures in criminal and civil trials; criminal behavior patterns and social factors underlying criminal behavior; first aid methods and their applications; use and care of firearms. Skills: Active listening, speaking, critical thinking, social perceptiveness, negotiation, judgment, and decision making while interacting with community in tense situations; skill in subduing individuals in physical confrontation; safely operating light‑duty passenger vehicles and vans; keyboarding. Abilities: Analyze situations quickly and objectively; recognize actual and potential danger; determine proper course of action; cope with stressful situations firmly, tactfully, and with respect to individual rights; demonstrate appropriate application of use of force options; problem‑solve; read, understand, and apply law ordinances, rules, and regulations; observe and remember details; communicate clearly, verbally, and in writing with proper grammar, syntax, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling. #J-18808-Ljbffr