PATROL DEPUTY ( LATERAL )

County of Elmore•Mountain Home, ID

5d•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This is a sworn law enforcement position responsible for enforcing state and local laws and ordinances, responding to calls to protect life and property, conducting investigations, making arrests, and performing other assigned law enforcement and public safety duties. Deputies normally conduct patrol and traffic activities in the County on an assigned shift and may receive additional assignments, such as field instruction, community services, civil or warrant service, Special Response Team, canine service, or service as a resident Deputy for a specific geographic area. The work may include crime scene and accident investigations, court appearances, event response, resident checks, animal control, interviewing victims and witnesses, community policing, narcotics investigations, report preparation, and assisting with jail duties. The position works under the supervision of a Patrol Sergeant or Patrol Corporal, with work subject to state and County legal guidelines. The position involves potential personal danger and health hazards. Deputies work rotating 12-hour shifts that vary between days and nights and include weekends and holidays. They are on call after regular duty hours for emergency situations and may need to attend court while off duty. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. Pay is based on experience and the Idaho POST Certificate. The position is open until filled. Applicants must submit the required Sheriff's Office application information and signature pages, notarized, to the Elmore County Sheriff's Office or Elmore County Human Resources Office for consideration.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalency.
POST certification.
Ability to meet POST and Department physical standards.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; apply law enforcement procedures and laws; assess danger and select an appropriate course of action; and remain calm and respectful in stressful situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and members of the public from varied backgrounds.
Proficiency in firearm use and care; ability to operate a motor vehicle, personal computer, radio, audio and video equipment, and related specialized enforcement equipment.
Effective oral communication, English grammar, technical writing, report preparation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to make sound decisions, follow instructions, respond courteously to citizens, manage multiple time-sensitive duties, and keep supervisors informed of work progress and problems.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Sufficient communication, hearing, vision or observational ability, manual dexterity, mobility, and physical reflexes to perform the stated law enforcement duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

One year of law enforcement experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned County areas in a car or other assigned vehicle and enforce state and local laws and ordinances.
Maintain a community presence, respond to calls for service, and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Respond to public safety emergencies and calls involving incidents such as domestic disturbances, burglaries, alarms, traffic accidents, animal problems, medical or fire calls, hazardous-material spills, and other life-safety matters.
Determine probable cause, take suspects and offenders into custody, refer charges for review and prosecution, and transport people to appropriate confinement locations while maintaining safety and security.
Prepare timely reports of arrests, activities, and unusual incidents.
Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations and collect evidence related to criminal incidents, disturbances, hazardous incidents, vehicle accidents, and deaths.
Interview or otherwise obtain information from witnesses, victims, suspects, and offenders; examine people, vehicles, premises, or areas for individuals, illegal activity, or illegal articles.
Conduct self-initiated patrol, including traffic stops, patrols of high-crime areas, warrant arrests, and DUI patrol.
Perform patrol, crowd control, traffic control, and public information duties during community events and activities.
Present testimony and evidence in court and other legal proceedings.
Maintain, clean, and care for County-issued equipment and vehicles.
Follow applicable federal, state, County, and Department laws, policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Remain on call after regular duty hours for emergency situations and attend court appearances during off-duty time when required.
Perform other related duties and any assigned specialty or geographic-area duties.