Deputy Sergeant ~ IN-HOUSE ONLY

Tooele County•Tooele, UT

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About The Position

The Deputy Sergeant performs complex supervisory and professional law enforcement duties to maintain law and order in Tooele County and the State of Utah. The position plans and coordinates an assigned division or jurisdiction and provides day-to-day quality assurance in protecting and serving the public. The Deputy Sergeant supervises lower-ranking officers and duty-related activities involving reserve deputies and volunteers, and may serve as a shift or field supervisor. The role is subject to call-out 24 hours a day and requires working a rotating shift schedule and on-call hours. The position works under the direct supervision of a Lieutenant and/or administrative superior. Failure to meet and maintain the position’s minimum qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities will result in demotion. Tooele County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Requirements

Graduation from high school.
At the time of hire, hold Utah POST Basic Corrections Officer certification as a Correction Deputy and/or Law Enforcement Officer as defined by Utah State Statute.
Complete 40 hours of POST-approved training per year.
Have at least three years of experience as a POST-certified law enforcement officer, with at least LEO certification, and be a current Tooele County Deputy Sheriff in good standing with the Tooele County Sheriff's Office, or have held the rank of Sergeant or higher as a certified Law Enforcement Officer with another agency.
Maintain qualifications established in the Sergeant Career Ladder, including first-line supervisor certification and a commitment to ongoing leadership training.
Successfully pass department promotional tests as outlined in County or department policy.
Retain Deputy III training certifications.
Complete and maintain radar and intoxilyzer certifications and keep current with Daily Training Bulletins.
Successfully complete and pass department firearms qualification(s).
Successfully complete and pass the department-standard physical fitness test.
Hold CPR certification.
Know personal computer software and be able to type.
Be willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule and on-call hours.
Demonstrate knowledge of modern principles of psychology and sociology; arrest procedures; federal, state, and local regulations concerning investigations and other law enforcement activities; and the Utah Traffic Code.
Demonstrate skill in vehicle and equipment maintenance, firearm use, and high-speed driving.
Be able to react quickly to novel situations under stress; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; follow written and verbal instructions; and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Achieve a competent or higher overall rating in each performance evaluation, including the evaluation criteria described in the posting: work quality and organization, job knowledge, problem solving, productivity and speed, adaptability, initiative, judgment, cooperation, professionalism, punctuality, and care of the work area.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned lower-ranking officers, coordinate their activities, and assist them in performing their duties.
Observe and evaluate subordinate officers’ work and ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.
Interpret policies, exercise judgment, implement management directives, communicate subordinate concerns to management, and issue oral or written orders as needed.
Follow up on complaints involving shift officers and report insubordination or misconduct to management.
Serve as a shift or field supervisor; patrol to prevent and suppress crime and enforce federal and state laws and jurisdictional ordinances.
Set work schedules and assign patrol areas and special details.
Respond to calls for assistance and investigate outstanding cases.
Perform specialized duties, including investigation and fingerprinting.
Report shift activities to the administrative superior.
Administer first aid to accident victims and assist ambulance personnel when needed.
Assist other communities with investigations and help extinguish fires on public lands in the County.
Maintain vehicles and equipment daily and ensure proper care of supplies and equipment issued to the command.
Ensure sworn uniformed officers in the command wear uniforms properly and comply with department and County rules, regulations, and policies.
Conduct public classes and provide information on law enforcement and other public safety areas.
Provide field training for deputies and reserve officers, and specialized instruction to department members and officers of the State of Utah.
Perform other duties as required by law.