Deputy Sheriff - Sheriff's Office - J14180 - 37000

Nueces County•Rock Island, IL

6d•$23

About The Position

May be assigned to narcotics, patrol, court process, or criminal investigations work. Depending on area to which assigned, may perform primarily undercover and surveillance work, patrol work, civil and criminal process serving, or investigative work. SUMMARY: May be assigned to narcotics, patrol, court process, or criminal investigations work. Depending on area to which assigned, may perform primarily undercover and surveillance work, patrol work, civil and criminal process serving, or investigative work.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Current and active Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) required.
Must possess a valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, departmental policy, rules, regulations and laws.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and the general public.
Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action.
Ability to learn the use and care of vehicles, firearms and specialized equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Good physical condition
Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

Patrols an assigned area, generally by vehicle, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and regulations.
Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and takes action as necessary.
Issues traffic citations and directs traffic.
Investigates traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property and assists federal, state and local law enforcement officials.
Keeps records of activities and makes reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents and investigations.
Files cases with district attorney, U. S. attorney, or county attorney.
Serves felony, misdemeanor and mental commitment warrants and makes arrests.
Serves court papers including writs, summons, subpoenas, capias, etc.
Questions witnesses and suspects and takes statements and depositions.
Assists other law enforcement agencies as needed.
Performs surveillance of suspects and assigned locations.
Handles and cares for dogs involved in narcotics investigations.
Conducts background investigations on applicants for law enforcement and corrections positions.
Serves as a bailiff in county and district courts.
Gathers and labels evidence, takes photographs and fingerprints, guards and transports prisoners and testifies in court.
May meet with informants and conduct undercover narcotics work.
May address and work with community groups to promote good public relations and to inform citizens of police activities and crime prevention.
May be responsible for animal control, especially relating to cattle on roadways.
Brings back people who have been arrested in other locations in and out of state.
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.