Deputy Sheriff (Grade 256)

Yuma County•Yuma, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined on education and experience at the time of offer. Applications are sought on behalf of the Sheriff's Office in Yuma County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to Sheriff's Office in Yuma County. NATURE OF WORK Under general supervision, performs technical work of moderate difficulty in law enforcement and investigative duties; this position has department specific responsibility. Nature of Work (Illustrative Only) Patrols assigned area for the prevention of crime, enforcement of laws and protection of life and property; responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations on crimes and traffic collisions; arrests violators of laws; identifies and interviews witnesses, victims and criminals, prepares and maintains detailed reports and documentation; secures accident and crime scenes, and responsible for crowd control; administers first aid; identifies, collects and secures evidence, and maintains chain of evidence for criminal investigations; apprehends, detains and searches suspects, and cites or arrests for civil and criminal law violations; transports and books arrestees; assists in surveillance work.; executes various writs, subpoenas and court orders; appears in court to present evidence and/or testify as a witness; maintains patrol vehicle and equipment according to Department standards; conducts police related community awareness; regular and reliable attendance; performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training certification within one (1) year of appointment
Successful completion of a background check, physical, psychological and polygraph examination and drug test prior to appointment
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be 21 years of age
Must be a United States Citizen
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Knowledge of Yuma County policies and procedures
Knowledge of County, state and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances
Knowledge of Sheriff’s department policies and procedures
Knowledge of law enforcement principles, methods, practices, equipment and procedures
Knowledge of the geography, roads, and streets of Yuma County
Knowledge of law enforcement investigation principles
Knowledge of Bloodborne pathogens
Knowledge of hazardous materials, conditions and devices
Skill in learning and applying law enforcement principles, rules, techniques and the proper use of issued equipment
Skill in managing situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and impartially
Skill in applying good judgment and making effective decisions under pressure
Skill in the use of firearms, motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment
Skill in preparing clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports
Skill in interviewing and dealing impartially with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
Skill in administering first aid and CPR
Skill in operating computerized technology and job-related software applications
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to comprehend, retain, and recall factual information
Ability to maintain proficiency in the use of assigned firearms
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, other agencies, and the public
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to exercise good judgement in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation
Knowledge of state boating laws
Knowledge of watercraft survival and tactics
Knowledge of geographic locations of Yuma County waterways
Knowledge of patrol vessel maintenance
Skill in investigating boating collisions
Skill in operating watercrafts
Ability to swim
Ability to drive patrol vehicle with attached trailer
Knowledge of complex interviewing tactics, to include, basic forensic interview tactics for child crimes and sex crimes
Knowledge of RapidHit DNA equipment
Skill in technical photography and collecting trace evidence
Skill in processing crime scenes
Skill in critical thinking
Ability to work on call status and varying shifts
Ability to examine sensitive, graphic, and disturbing images/scenes for long periods of time during an investigation
Ability to continuously adapt to high stress environments
Ability to maneuver interviews with various techniques/tactics
Knowledge of methods, practices, and techniques of instruction and evaluation
Knowledge of Sheriff’s Office Field Training Manual
Skill in mentoring, motivating, leading, and supervising deputies
Skill in providing clear and concise instruction
Ability to provide conventional instruction, as well as innovative and practical training techniques
Ability to provide constructive criticism
Knowledge of current events, politics, and trends
Knowledge of social media platforms
Knowledge of research methods
Skill in collecting, analyzing and evaluating data
Skill in predicting crimes, threats, and solving cases
Skill in being detail-oriented
Ability to see patterns in information to classify threats and trends
Ability to organize, summarize, and present data
Ability to pass a Federal background check for a security clearance
Knowledge of standards and techniques to care and maintain canine 24 hours a day
Knowledge of methods, practices, and techniques relating to canine detection of narcotics, contraband, persons, etc
Skill in deciphering subtle signals and changes in behavior from canine
Skill in determining search patterns depending on weather, environmental conditions, and location
Ability to work on call status and varying shifts
Ability to control the canine at home and during work hours in order to avoid potential liabilities
Ability to maintain Narcotics Detection K-9 Certification
Knowledge of methods, practices, and techniques of instruction and evaluation
Knowledge of Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) physical and teaching requirements
Skill in mentoring, motivating, leading, and supervising recruits
Ability to provide conventional instruction, as well as innovative and practical training techniques
Possess and maintain AZPOST General Instructor certification and/or other specialty certifications, to include, firearms, defensive tactics, physical training, etc.
Knowledge of complex interviewing tactics, current trends pertaining to narcotics, smuggling patterns, pricing, etc
Skill in critical thinking
Skill in developing and using informants
Skill in coordinating multi-agency task forces
Ability to work on call status and varying shifts
Ability to continuously adapt to high stress environments
Ability to maneuver interviews with various techniques/tactics

Nice To Haves

Specialty Assignments: An employee in this class series may receive work assignments in any or all of the following: boating safety and enforcement, criminal investigations, field training, intelligence unit, K-9, recruit training, and/or narcotics task force; employees assigned to specialty units perform additional duties, and are required to have additional knowledge, skills, and abilities; in addition, employees must be able to obtain and maintain certain certifications and clearances; employees assigned to specialty units must be off probation, and may have to successfully pass an oral board interview and/or other relevant testing; employees are eligible to receive specialty pay when assigned for a period of time; once an employee is removed from the specialty duty, the employee is no longer eligible for the specialty pay.

Responsibilities

Patrols assigned area for the prevention of crime, enforcement of laws and protection of life and property
Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations on crimes and traffic collisions
Arrests violators of laws
Identifies and interviews witnesses, victims and criminals
Prepares and maintains detailed reports and documentation
Secures accident and crime scenes, and responsible for crowd control
Administers first aid
Identifies, collects and secures evidence, and maintains chain of evidence for criminal investigations
Apprehends, detains and searches suspects, and cites or arrests for civil and criminal law violations
Transports and books arrestees
Assists in surveillance work
Executes various writs, subpoenas and court orders
Appears in court to present evidence and/or testify as a witness
Maintains patrol vehicle and equipment according to Department standards
Conducts police related community awareness
Regular and reliable attendance
Performs other duties as assigned
Patrols Yuma County waterways to enforce boating laws
Assists with stranded and disabled watercrafts
Conducts search and rescue operations, to include, transportation of victims to emergency medical services
Assists Federal and state agencies in locating/citing state level infractions
Conducts boater education and public relation events on boating safety
Conducts routine maintenance on patrol vessels, to include oil changes and minor mechanical issues
Receives and conducts in depth investigations of serious and complex criminal cases involving sex crimes, homicides, kidnappings, arson, fraud, etc.
Conducts multiple suspect, witness, and victim interviews
Collects and photographs evidentiary materials, such as, fingerprints, bodily fluids, gunshot residue, and other forensic trace evidence
Examines evidence to establish probable cause in order to obtain search warrants and subpoenas
Partners and provides assistance to patrol deputies and other agencies
Observes, supervises, and mentors deputies in training
Instructs and evaluates deputies regarding Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures, officer safety techniques, state laws and application, and how to research/investigate
Conducts daily performance evaluations highlighting accomplishments and deficiencies
Completes end of phase evaluations with recommendations for continuation or additional training
Devises detailed plan for additional training to correct deficiencies
Proactively reviews and assesses police reports, exclusive databases, and subject interviews in order to identify threats in an effort to anticipate, monitor, prevent, and curtail criminal activity in Yuma County
Provides patrol, specialty units, and command staff with intelligence of potential threats or investigative information in order to deploy resources
Installs, monitors, and maintains equipment and databases issued to the unit, to include, Buckeye Cameras, Advanced License Plate Readers, etc.
Collaborates and assists other local, state, and Federal agencies
Conducts visual pre-inspection of area to be searched with K-9 in order to identify potential hazards, such as, sharp objects, exposed narcotic substances, chemicals, poisons, hiding persons, other animals, etc.
Establishes search pattern prior to deployment of K-9
Deploys K-9 utilizing trained tactics and methods to search/clear residential areas, vehicles, and large open fields
Provides continuous care for K-9 on and off duty, to include, kennel maintenance and cleaning, exercise, socialization, and veterinary appointments
Conducts public relation demonstrations at schools and community events promoting drug prevention and K-9 education
Manages and maintains narcotic substances, to be utilized as training aides for K-9 teams
Oversees, evaluates, and coordinates the daily recruit activities at the Arizona Western College Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA)
Instructs classes per Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) curriculum
Assists in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of state and local law enforcement programs and courses
Assists in preparation of curriculum materials, and program/course evaluation
Mentors and provides support to recruits
Investigates narcotics activity in an effort to disrupt trafficking, sales, and distribution of illegal narcotics by targeting, arresting, and prosecuting suspects
Creates and maintains professional relationships with multiple confidential informants
Conducts interviews and debriefs of informants, witnesses, and violators to gather evidence for search warrants, affidavits, and complaints
Assigns, guides, and directs resources based on surveillance, trends, and intelligence