Merit Deputy

Boone County Government•Boone County Sheriff's Office, IN

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the shift supervisor, the Merit Deputy performs a full range of police duties necessary to enforce the law. The role investigates complaints, maintains order, aids individuals, identifies criminal offenders, resolves conflicts, identifies law enforcement problems, and provides police services to the public. Decisions within the officer’s areas of responsibility are made independently, with general supervision and periodic reviews of progress. The position involves frequent interaction with the general public and may require unplanned physical tasks, including restraining violent individuals or animals, running during pursuits, climbing fences, and responding to EMS and rescue emergencies. Officers handle equipment such as gun belts, street barricades, oxygen and drug boxes, patients, and stretchers. The Merit Deputy observes and apprehends violators, responds to emergency calls, investigates incidents, determines appropriate actions, documents shift activities and evidence, makes referrals when appropriate, and provides testimony. Other duties may be assigned by superior officers.

Requirements

Be a citizen of the United States.
Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
Have a high school diploma or a passing score on the general education development test indicating a high school graduation level.
Have no felony, battery misdemeanor, or domestic violence conviction.
Possess good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation.
Pass a written entry-level examination.
Pass physical examination and agility testing if required.
Submit to required testing, which may include psychological, polygraph, medical, and drug screening tests, as well as other testing deemed necessary by BCSO.
Submit to fingerprinting and appear for an oral interview.
Successfully complete post-application training.
Provide a copy of a birth certificate.
Possess normal hearing, normal color vision, and normal visual functions and acuity in each eye, correctable to 20/20.
Be physically sound, have no impediment of the senses, and be well developed physically, with height and weight in relation to each other as indicated by accepted medical standards.
Be free from performance-limiting physical defects and communicable diseases.
Be free of mental or emotional instabilities that may impair efficient performance of law enforcement duties or endanger others.
Possess a valid Indiana motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
Be a resident of Boone County, Indiana.

Nice To Haves

Ability to identify and analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and make sound judgments.
Ability to move quickly and forcefully in response to unexpected situations.
Ability to maneuver and work in a variety of ground conditions.
Ability to operate patrol vehicles in emergency mode.
Ability to get in and out of a patrol car frequently.
Ability to successfully pass a physical skill and agility test at the time of graduation from the ILEA.
Possess the finger and arm dexterity and strength necessary to safely operate a firearm.
Knowledge and experience using technical equipment, including computers, cameras, and radar units.
Proficiency in word processing and typing.
Ability to render credible testimony in a court of law.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, other professionals, appointed and elected officials, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Observe, detect, and apprehend violators of traffic and other laws.
Observe and take appropriate action regarding physical hazards and illegal criminal activities.
Respond to emergency calls and assist fire and EMS services as necessary.
Conduct investigations of incidents occurring during the shift.
Determine appropriate action to take at each incident.
Complete a written report of all activities during a shift.
Complete State of Indiana forms when required for an incident.
Complete departmental forms, logs, and summaries related to evidence processing.
Review reports and make necessary referrals to Social Services, Juvenile Probation, the Prosecutor’s Office, and private organizations.
Review necessary reports and documentation of incidents.
Provide testimony concerning incidents.
Perform other duties as assigned by superior officers.