Deputy Sheriff

Alachua County Sheriff's Office•Sheriff's Admin Building, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible work of a general law enforcement nature with primary emphasis on the protection of life and property and the routine enforcement of federal, state, and local laws. Work involves an element of personal danger. Employees must be able to act effectively without direct supervision and to exercise discretion, caution, common sense, reasonable calmness, and self-control under adverse conditions while maintaining control of a particular situation or emergency. Duties may involve other special assignments of similar complexity including providing assistance to those who are unable to care for themselves, the intoxicated, addicted, mentally ill, physically disabled, and persons of all ages. Work may be performed either in uniform or plain clothes, on foot or in an automobile, and on any assigned shift. Employees report to a designated Sergeant and are responsible to their Lieutenant, Division Commander, Major, Undersheriff, and the Sheriff. Performance is evaluated through reports, personal contact, inspection, examination, discussions, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.

Requirements

High School/GED
Current, valid CJSTC/FDLE Law Enforcement Certification
Current, valid Florida driver license
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be a citizen of the United States
Must be of good moral character with no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral character or false statements
No tattoos that depict violence, gang affiliations, and/or illegal substances or activities
Must live within twenty (20) air miles of the nearest Alachua County line to be permitted to drive their agency-issued vehicle home
Sit/stand for extended periods of time
See/hear at normal range
Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
Ambulate independently
Lift/carry 150 pounds
Push/pull moderate to heavy loads
Bend and squat
Manual dexterity
Drive a vehicle
Pass ACSO’s standard Physical Agility Test as required
Pass ACSO’s Firearms and Defensive Tactics courses as required
Pass ACSO’s various Driving tests as required
Pass all other courses/training as mandated by ACSO and/or FCJSTC
Working knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws as well as agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of issued equipment, inspection procedures, and safety procedures
Awareness of available agency and community resources
Knowledge of proper administrative procedures
Good knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Skilled in the use and care of firearms, the operation of law enforcement vehicles, and other required law enforcement equipment
Ability to act effectively in extremely divergent interpersonal settings
Ability to analyze problems quickly and take appropriate action under stress
Ability to apply modern law enforcement principles and procedures to solve practical problems; to handle sensitive and hostile public contacts
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to comprehend and follow orders
Ability to obtain relevant and accurate information through interview, interrogation, and observation
Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others
Ability to maintain the physical condition needed to affect arrests, subdue resisting individuals, chase fleeing suspects, lift and carry both equipment and injured persons, force entry into buildings, climb flights of stairs, walk, stand, sit or drive for long periods of time, endure exposure to extreme weather, and perform lifesaving procedures such as Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support
Ability to maintain the mental alertness needed to observe activities and implement appropriate action
Ability to maintain emotional and psychological stability
Ability to remember names, faces, details of incidents, and physical surroundings

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree or better
Criminal Justice or other related field

Responsibilities

Pursue and effect the immediate apprehension and arrest of persons suspected of committing criminal violations directed to his/her attention
Investigate all complaints which are assigned or brought to his/her attention and report or take law enforcement action in those cases under the jurisdiction of ACSO
Provide citizens with general information, advice, etc., whenever possible
Prevent the commission of crimes, suppress all forms of commercialized vice, and detain and apprehend criminals
Observe all persons who arouse suspicion and investigate any person whose appearance, conduct, or presence seems suspicious. Upon the interview of such persons, attempt to obtain information which will aid the reduction of criminal activity
Be thoroughly familiar with the boundaries of Alachua County in relation to neighboring counties and be familiar with the proper names and locations of all streets, avenues, terraces, roads, drives, places, courts, main thoroughfares, alleys, public buildings, hospitals, etc., in Alachua County
Be thoroughly familiar with criminal laws and keep up to date with all new changes in Florida State Statutes; also, be familiar with Federal Law and County Ordinances
Provide rescue and first aid services in response to accidents, disasters, or other emergency situations
Provide referral and follow-up services to resolve domestic and civil crises
Advise merchants and the general public regarding suitable crime prevention methods
Constantly be on alert to cultivate sources of information that will aid in the solving of crime, the apprehension of offenders, the suppression of vice and organized crime, and establishing informants
Respond to situations involving in-progress or recent criminal activity, restore or maintain order, then gather information and evidence accordingly
Patrol assigned areas and give particular attention to and re-check locations where crime hazard is great
Be available for service at all times while on duty either by radio or telephone
Write all reports as directed in agency policy and procedures; complete and relinquish all reports prior to completing a work shift, unless authorized by a supervisor
Take into official custody property that has been lost, stolen, or abandoned in accordance with agency policy and procedures
Testify in court or depositions as necessary
Conduct in-depth investigations of criminal incidents, either independently or as part of a coordinated effort
Observe, report, and whenever feasible, follow-up on conditions which pose potential threats to public safety and health
Maintain an alert and military bearing upon the streets or while in a vehicle
Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of all assigned equipment
May, on a limited or occasional basis, assist in other areas of the agency
Serve judicial process as directed