DEPUTY SHERIFF

$61,963 - $85,571/Yr

Black Hawk County

Full-time - Entry Level

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

About the position

The Deputy Sheriff position in Black Hawk County involves protecting lives and property, preventing crime, apprehending criminals, and enforcing laws. Under the supervision of a shift supervisor, deputies are responsible for various law enforcement duties, including managing inmates, conducting investigations, and responding to emergencies. The role requires working shifts, including weekends and holidays, and passing a physical fitness test as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing the laws of the County and all other pertinent local, State and Federal Laws.
• Managing and overseeing the custody and care of prisoners and new arrests.
• Escorting prisoners from jail to the courthouse or other facilities.
• Applying physical force in situations necessary to maintain the orderly operation of the jail.
• Patrolling an assigned area checking doors, windows and examining premises of unoccupied buildings or residences in order to detect any suspicious conditions.
• Investigating suspicious conditions, complaints and making arrests of persons who violate the law.
• Making traffic arrests and issuing citations to those who break traffic laws, aiding motorists and investigating traffic accidents.
• Assisting in cases of fire, accidents, rescues, hazardous materials, and disorders in assigned areas as directed.
• Restoring order, regulating traffic and preparing necessary reports.
• Conducting investigations of serious crimes and accidental deaths.
• Preserving the scene of a crime and interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Follow-up leads and presenting cases to the County Attorney's Office.
• Serving warrants, subpoenas, and legal papers.
• Handling and supervising evictions, performing repossessions and placing liens as necessary.
• Appear in court as an arresting officer.
• Assisting on medical calls with CPR and first aid.
• Maintaining records and prepare reports.
• Performing all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a citizen of the United States and be able to provide documentation if needed.
• Must be able to speak, understand, and read the English language.
• Must be eighteen years of age at the time of appointment.
• Must be a high school graduate with a diploma, or possesses a GED equivalency certificate.
• Must possess a valid Iowa driver's license.
• Must not be addicted to drugs or alcohol or have a history of drug abuse.
• Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• Must successfully pass the physical agility test developed by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.
• Must have uncorrected vision of not less than 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to 20/20, and normal color vision.
• Must have normal hearing in each ear.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures related to public safety and enforcement.

Benefits

• Dental insurance