Deputy Sheriff (Lateral) - YCSO (Countywide)

Yavapai County Government • Countywide, AZ

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This announcement is for Lateral Deputy Sheriff applicants. Applicants must be currently sworn law enforcement officers and possess a valid POST certificate. 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).
• Integrity, honesty, dependability, industry thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, and courtesy.
• 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Currently sworn law enforcement officers and possess valid POST certificate.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED