Deputy Sheriff - YCSO (Countywide)

Yavapai County GovernmentCountywide, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs duties in the protection of life and/or property through enforcement of laws. May be assigned to work on patrol, at headquarters, on special assignments, or as plainclothes investigators.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
  • Must meet and possess Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) Peace Officer Certification or a certificate of successful completion of the waiver of training process prescribed by AZPOST Rule R13 4 110(D).
  • All persons applying for employment with the Sheriff’s Office shall be required to meet the following general qualifications: integrity, honesty, dependability, industry thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, and courtesy.
  • All persons will be required to complete a thorough background investigation to include, but not limited to polygraph, psychological, and physical fitness test.
  • All persons must successfully complete a minimum six (6) month probation period.
  • Knowledge of: Policies, rules, laws, and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement work.
  • Knowledge of: Principles of human behavior.
  • Knowledge of: Functions of the criminal justice system, restraint procedures, and court proceedings.
  • Knowledge of: Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
  • Knowledge of: Clerical office practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of: Research techniques and report writing.
  • Knowledge of: Current Microsoft Office software.
  • Knowledge of: Filing and recordkeeping.
  • Skill in: Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
  • Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
  • Skill in: Organization and adherence to detail.
  • Ability to: Read, understand, interpret, and apply complex policies, rules, laws, and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement work.
  • Ability to: Write clear, concise, and comprehensive reports.
  • Ability to: React quickly and calmly in emergencies.
  • Ability to: Record details about names, faces, and incidents quickly, clearly, and accurately.
  • Ability to: Accurately and effectively discharge a rifle, shotgun, and handgun with left and right hands.
  • Ability to: Subdue a violent and/or uncooperative person by methods requiring physical force.
  • Ability to: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
  • Ability to: Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
  • Ability to: Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
  • Ability to: Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
  • Ability to: Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

  • Patrols areas of the County in a vehicle to preserve law and order, prevent and discover the commission of crime, and enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations and correct traffic hazards.
  • Answer calls and complaints received by radio, telephone, or in person involving emergency, disorder, and crime.
  • Interviews persons with complaints or inquiries, takes statements and tends to proper disposition of the information or directs them to proper authorities.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, and locates witnesses.
  • Makes arrests and/or transports prisoners to jail.
  • Appears in court to present evidence and/or testify as required.
  • Conducts specialized investigations and raids.
  • Conducts police related community awareness and public relations work.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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