Deputy Sheriff II, III - Investigations

Davis County Government•Farmington, UT

4d•$29 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Davis County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire a full-time Deputy Sheriff assigned to Investigations. This position performs a variety of law enforcement duties related to the public safety and protection of residents and visitors in Davis County. This position responds to emergencies, investigates crime, makes lawful arrests, oversees court security, and serves all civil process papers and notices as prescribed by law. May be assigned to Patrol, Investigations, or Court Security.

Requirements

Deputy Sheriff - LE II - Twenty-four (24) months of full-time experience as a sworn officer.
Deputy Sheriff - LE III - Five (5) years of full-time experience as a sworn officer. Must have successfully participated in a specialty assignment for a minimum of two years. Specialty assignments include, but are not limited to: SWAT, Motors, K-9, Policy Committee, Transportation, or active instructor, as designated/approved by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy.
Must be either a United States citizen; or a lawful resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for at least five years; and has legal authorization to work in the United States.
Must pass a Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) background investigation, including an eye detect test.
Must be at least 21 years old at the time of certification for Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). This is a state statute requirement.
Must pass the physical fitness test as part of the application process and annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Preference for two years experience in investigations
Preference for bilingual skills in Spanish

Responsibilities

Enforces federal, state, and local laws and performs arrests for criminal activities; serves criminal and civil warrants and other civil process papers as required by federal, state, and local statutes; conducts searches of individuals, vehicles, and buildings; investigates crime.
Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for assistance from the public.
Enforces traffic laws and issues citations for traffic violations.
Prepares various reports, records, memos and other records which are both intra- and interdepartmental in nature.
Appears in court and before other legal and quasi-legal bodies and gives oral testimony regarding investigations, arrests and other information of which he/she has knowledge.
Responds to emergencies, performs CPR, and administers first aid when necessary.
Operates a motor vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with all Utah laws and regulations.
Effectively utilizes lethal and non-lethal weapons in compliance with Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) policies and procedures.