Deputy Sheriff

DEPUTY SHERIFF

General Statement of Duties

Performs general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property in the County.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs general law enforcement duties. Work includes patrolling the County during an assigned shift in a vehicle; preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and crime; serving various civil and criminal papers; responding to calls; apprehending suspects; serving as court bailiff; serving as school resource officer, and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgement, initiative and calm control when performing duties. Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. Employees are subject to hazards associated with law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases, or flammable liquids. Work may subject employee to compliance with final OSHA Standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, discussion and review of reports for adherence to laws, department procedures, and proper judgement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Patrols the County in a vehicle, on foot or by other means; serves a variety of civil and criminal papers; responds to calls; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detects unusual conditions, may maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects.
• Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
• Investigates possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks, arrests and processes criminal suspects; presents findings in court.
• Serves warrants and civil and criminal process papers; apprehends and processes criminal suspects and transports to County magistrate and/or County detention facilities.
• Provides courtroom security for judges, the public, and inmates; calls court into session and ensures judges security and other needs are met; performs coordination, seclusion, and other procedures with juries; escorts inmates to and from the courtroom.
• Serves as School Resource Officer providing law enforcement and community relations for school students, faculty and staff; establishes rapport on campus; provides teaching on law enforcement issues; provides student counseling as needed; makes referrals to community agencies.
• Serves as K-9 officer; takes control of crime scenes for search; manages animal in search and tracking operations; ensures care, feeding, and training of assigned animal.
• Operates a two-way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to headquarters or central communications; maintains vehicle, weapons and other equipment in standard working order.
• Transports inmates, mental patients and others to other jurisdictions, medical facilities, other correctional or related facilities.
• Prepares detailed records and reports of activities using prescribed methods.
• Assists other law enforcement and emergency agencies in controlling emergency situations.
• Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; serves papers as needed.

Additional Job Duties

• Assists stranded motorists; gives information and directions to visitors and the general public.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the department, especially relating to search and seizure, serving papers, mental health detention and commitment procedures; pursuit, and arrest.

· Working knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment.

· Some knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures.

· Working knowledge of the application of information technology to the work.

· Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment and in the application of self-defense and de-escalation tactics.

· Skill in collaborative conflict resolution and teamwork.

· Ability to act with sound judgement in routine and emergency situations.

· Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

· Ability to present effective court testimony.

· Ability to prepare clear and thorough activity reports.

· Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the citizens.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other public officials.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing, walking, hearing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, grasping, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, crawling, fingering, and performing repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pound of force occasionally; 20 pounds frequently; and 10 pounds constantly.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate a police vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places, or things on patrol.

Desirable Experience and Education
Graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Before assignment to sworn duties, employees must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license and have completed at least the minimum requirements established by the North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers with prospects of successfully completing the entire certification process within prescribed time frames.

Application Process: To apply, please visit www.granvillecounty.org. Granville County is an equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,752.00 - $69,718.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person