The SUMMIT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE is seeking a qualified PATROL DEPUTY.
NATURE OF WORK: Under the general supervision of a Sergeant, or designee, performs general law enforcement work of average difficulty and responsibility in the preservation and protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, the maintenance of good public order, the enforcement of civil and criminal law, and other related duties as required by direction or assignment. The duties and responsibilities in this position include the pursuit, apprehension and arrest of law violators and suspected violators. All assignments involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of the law enforcement function, and for conscientious and effective performance of duties without immediate supervision. Incumbent exercises judgment and individual initiative in the performance of routine duties and in emergency situations. Duties are generally performed on an assigned shift, but the deputy may be called upon to continue assigned duties or special work assignments on other shifts and/or at such times as directed to best fill the efficient and effective operations of the Sheriff’s Office. Duties may be required to be performed in uniform or plain clothes. Work is reviewed through personal observation, inspections and by discussion and review of daily reports for adherence to prescribed methods and procedures. This position is subject to exemptions of the Summit County Government Human Resources Guidelines and Procedures as stated in Guideline A-1.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES: The incumbent in this position must be able to successfully perform the following essential job functions and duties: Develops and maintains knowledge of Summit County Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures and the Summit County Human Resources Guidelines and Procedures; Participates in required training; and drives a vehicle to perform one or more essential functions. Patrols areas of Summit County to preserve public order and tranquility, and to prevent and/or discover the commission of crimes against persons, property or the State of Colorado; Provides law enforcement services and the statutory obligations of the Sheriff’s Office; Enforces Summit County ordinances, the Colorado Revised Statues, and Federal statutes as authorized; Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, disruptive behavior and emergency situations; Takes charge of situations and takes whatever legal or persuasive actions are warranted; Makes arrests, issues summons and complaints and/or warnings and testifies in the prosecution of law violators; Conducts preliminary and/or detailed investigations of the commission of crime or law violations, and may be called to testify in civil proceedings; Protects the crime scene, gathers and preserves evidence and/or witnesses, takes and records statements, directs and coordinates activities on scene until relieved by a superior or designee; Assists detectives with investigations; Transports prisoners to jail, prepares incident and case reports and investigative information for court; Prepares arrest and search warrants as directed and completes other documentation as required or directed; Serves warrants, court orders, civil papers and other legal processes; Locates and arrests persons wanted on warrants or court orders; Enforces the traffic laws and arrests or issues summons and complaints to traffic law violators, reports unsafe road conditions, directs the flow of traffic when required, and investigates traffic accidents; Participates in search and rescue missions, responds to reports of wildfire; Participates in work involving juveniles, making preliminary and/or detailed investigation and follow-up, referring such cases as needed to the Office of the District Attorney; Assists in the training of personnel; Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed. Deputies may be selected for assignments that may entail duties collateral to, and in addition to, routine duties, to include but not limited to: canine handler, field training officer, school resource officer, SWAT member, instructor, or drug recognition expert. This position is subject to exemptions of the Summit County Government Human Resources Guidelines and Procedures as stated in Guideline A-1.
PAY RANGE: $72,800 - $102,254 DOQ and a sign-on bonus is available! Summit County Government offers an excellent benefits package, including a 5 year Step Program.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
JOB DESCRIPTION
PATROL DEPUTY APPLICATION
HIRING PROCESS:
- Initial application process
- Written Testing
- Oral Board
- Complete a Personal History Questionnaire
- Background Investigation
- Integrity Interview
- Psychological Testing
- Polygraph Examination
- Executive Interview
- Successful completion of the FTO program
Qualified candidates who are selected to move forward into each phase will be informed by phone or email.
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