Deputy Sheriff

Meade County, SD•Sturgis, SD

23d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs law enforcement work involving the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws, and the investigation of crime.

Requirements

Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, county ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of the geography and streets of the county.
Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
Knowledge of law enforcement and security principles and practices.
Skill in the use of a computer.
Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
Skill in interviewing and interrogation techniques.
Skill in operating radios and communications equipment.
Skill in operating radar equipment.
Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain State of South Dakota Law Enforcement Training certification.

Responsibilities

Patrols the county to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations and to provide assistance as needed; monitors commercial and residential areas for signs of criminal activity.
Enforces traffic laws through the issuance of citations and warnings; inspects roadways, bridges, and traffic signals and signs to identify and report hazardous conditions.
Performs business, church, school, and residential security checks; checks doors, windows, gates, and fences; reports unsecured property.
Responds to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service requests, stranded motorists, and others.
Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes; serves as custodian of evidence as assigned.
Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives; subpoenas witnesses.
Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, events, and school crossings.
Provides security for county courthouse and courtroom as assigned; screens visitors for weapons and other contraband; provides information and direction to visitors.
Serves civil and criminal papers; executes court orders.
Transports inmates to and from court, medical appointments, and other appointments.
Completes reports related to the issuance of death certificates; investigates and determines time and cause of death; notifies next of kin; moves deceased bodies.
Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
Serves on special teams and task forces as assigned; completes special duty assignments.
Performs related duties.