Patrol Deputy

This position will require you to be a highly self-motivated positive team player, well organized, and able to work independently to handle calls for service. Shift schedules can vary, but are typically designated 10-hour shifts (Days, Evenings, and Nights).

• Patrol all areas of the County, investigate/report motor vehicle accidents, and assist other agencies investigating accidents, establish and supervise manhunts, missing child search activity, barricaded hostage/suspect situation, maintain integrity of crime scene and direct response to natural and man-made disaster; as well as other violations of the Laws of the State of Arkansas.
• Answer complaints, both Civil and Criminal in nature, handled through the Sheriff’s Office. Maintain a continued understanding of the process for the service of all Civil Papers.
• Complete and process all reports according to procedure, interview suspects and witness when necessary. Be able to take a case from complaint through Court.
• Properly maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Ensure that all persons having contact with the Sheriff’s Office, including complainant and suspect, are done so courteously and fairly in accordance with Federal and State laws, and that accurate information is obtained and passed up to supervisory level when required.
• Maintain a current level of knowledge on Benton County Sheriff’s Office policy and procedures.
• Maintain a current working level knowledge of Arkansas Criminal Code and any recent court changes that effect the application of the Code.

This position could have additional duties/responsibilities as determined by agency and divisional leadership. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the Patrol Supervisors.

• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
• Possess a valid Driver’s License;
• Certified law enforcement officer – ALETA/Basic Academy Certified