Deputy Sheriff

Overview

MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO

CLASS SPECIFICATION

CLASS

TITLE:

DEPUTY SHERIFF REVISED DATE:2010

DEPARTMENT: SHERIFF SUPERCEDES DATE: 00/02

REPORTS TO:

SERGEANT FLSA STATUS: N

JOB SUMMARY:

Advanced level position responsible for performing law enforcement work to protect life and property, prevent the commission of crimes and preserve peace by functioning as a certified Colorado peace officer in the department.

Essential Job Functions: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

• Maintains law and order and protects lives and property, including: patrolling assigned zone; making security checks; responding to calls; investigating nature of complaints; investigating illegal or suspicious activities; serving subpoenas and court orders; serving as mediator between parties; detecting and apprehending law violators; conducting searches of persons and property; issuing citations, warnings, etc.; generating reports and completing forms; locating defendants and serving warrants;
  
  and transporting or escorting prisoners.
• Responds to vehicle accidents; renders aid to injured persons; requests other assistance; directs traffic.
• Serves as investigator to conduct preliminary investigations of crimes against people and property, including: responding to citizens’ complaints of illegal activity; opening cases; gathering information; identifying, collecting, preserving and transporting evidence and property; taking photographs and generating sketches; obtaining and serving arrest and search warrants; tracing and recovering stolen property; assisting other divisions and agencies; conducting interviews; arresting offenders; conducting video and audio surveillance;
  
  and completing various reports and forms.
• Prepares for and testifies in judicial proceedings.
• Assists other officers or agencies by responding to calls and serving as backup.
• Performs maintenance and minor repairs on assigned vehicle and equipment; inspects and tests equipment to assure safety.
• Participates in training programs by attending classes, participating in drills, simulations etc., studying County geography and participating in physical training and conditioning programs.
• Reports administrative and/or operational problems to supervisor.
• Performs fire fighting duties, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Firearms
• Handcuffs/Leg Chains
• Two Way Radio
• Snow Machines
• Emergency Vehicle
• Speed Detection Devices
• Computer
• Flashlight
• Flares
• Audiovisual Equipment
• Fire Extinguisher
• Traffic Barricades
• Breathalyzer
• Impact Weapons
• Off‑Road Vehicles
• Fire Fighting Equipment

Participates in training programs by attending classes, participating in drills, simulations etc., studying County geography and participating in physical training and conditioning programs.

Reports administrative and/or operational problems to supervisor.

Performs fire fighting duties, as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED; and
• One to two years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must be able to work variable hours.

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training Peace Officer Certification
• Valid Colorado Driver's License
• Firearms Certification
• Radar Certification
• Hazard Materials Certification (depending on assignment)
• First Aid and CPR Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Internal departmental policies and procedures.
• Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, statutes, rules and regulations.
• County street system and physical layout of the County.
• First aid and emergency medical care.
• Mechanics of arrest/restraint tactics.
• Traffic investigation techniques.
• Court system and procedures.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• Safe practices and procedures for performing essential functions of the job.
• Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.

Skill in:

• Responding quickly to changing situations.
• Operating and maintaining all assigned equipment required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Using specialized equipment including firearms.
• Writing reports.
• Administering first aid/CPR.
• Communicating orally with internal staff, citizens, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
• Ability to deal with problems and stressful situations involving several variables in changing situations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to pass physical fitness/efficiency…