Patrol Deputy - LATERAL

Twin Falls County•Twin Falls, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Twin Falls County is seeking Idaho P.O.S.T.-certified lateral Patrol Deputies to enforce state and local laws and work in partnership with the community to enhance the safety, security, and quality of life of residents and visitors. Duties generally involve patrol or traffic activities and responding to calls in the County on an assigned shift. Deputies may also receive assignments such as field instructor, community services, SWAT, canine service, school resource, rural duty, or marine duty. The work may include investigations, court appearances, event response, resident checks, animal control, interviewing victims and witnesses, community and back-country policing, narcotics investigations, and report preparation. The position works under the general guidance of the Sheriff and Chief Deputy, with direct supervision from a Corporal, Sergeant, or Lieutenant. Some independent judgment and initiative are permitted, subject to state and county legal guidelines. Deputies are on call 24/7, work varied shifts including weekends and holidays, and perform duties in all weather conditions while exposed to potential personal danger and health hazards.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
High school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
Must successfully complete the Department's Field Training Program.
An Idaho driver's license is required.
Must pass a position-relevant background investigation and remain in good standing during County employment.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws; law-enforcement practices and procedures; interviewing and interrogation; court proceedings; officer safety; first aid; computers and job-related software; police equipment; the County's geography; and crime prevention and education techniques.
Ability to work independently and in teams; apply law-enforcement policies and procedures; assess situations and risks; respond calmly and respectfully to stressful situations; establish effective relationships; demonstrate firearm and defensive-tactics proficiency; and operate vehicles and equipment relevant to the assignment.
Ability to prepare accurate, grammatically correct reports; maintain physical fitness sufficient for essential duties; uphold the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics; work varied shifts including weekends and holidays; communicate effectively in English; follow instructions; exercise sound judgment; maintain professionalism and confidentiality; and perform duties accurately under time-sensitive pressure.
Physical and mental capability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather; interview people; conduct surveillance and investigations; use firearms; gather evidence; direct traffic; communicate by telephone and radio; operate equipment and vehicles; and physically apprehend and restrain individuals.
Must be able to stand, sit, bend, stoop, grasp, reach, traverse rough or uneven terrain, and conduct search activities for extended periods.
Must be Idaho P.O.S.T. certified, as the posting seeks Idaho P.O.S.T.-certified lateral deputies.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications may be required for specialized assignments.
An equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

Enforce state and local laws and ordinances, and patrol assigned County areas in a car or other assigned vehicle.
Maintain a community presence, respond to calls for service and public-safety emergencies, and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Respond to a broad range of calls, including domestic incidents, burglaries, disturbances, welfare assists, alarms, thefts, traffic accidents, animal problems, court-order violations, medical and fire calls, hazardous-material incidents, and search and rescue incidents.
For School Resource assignments, work with school administration on disciplinary issues involving law violations, assist with law-enforcement-related classes, counsel and guide students, and provide security at schools and school events.
For Range Deputy assignments, investigate livestock theft and animal cruelty, and conduct waterways and renewable-resources enforcement and patrol.
Determine probable cause; identify, take into custody, and transport suspects or offenders, or refer charges for review and prosecution.
Prepare timely reports of arrests, activities, and unusual incidents.
Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations and collect evidence relating to disturbances, crimes, hazardous incidents, vehicle accidents, and deaths.
Interview witnesses, victims, suspects, and offenders and examine people, vehicles, premises, or areas for individuals, illegal activity, or articles.
Conduct self-initiated patrols, including traffic stops, patrol of high-crime areas, warrant arrests, DUI patrol, and other relevant law-enforcement activities.
Perform patrol, crowd control, traffic control, public-information, and related duties during community events and activities.
Present testimony and evidence in court and other legal proceedings, including appearances that may occur off duty.
Maintain, clean, and care for County-issued equipment and vehicles.
Keep supervisors informed of work progress and problems, coordinate with coworkers, maintain confidentiality, and interact professionally with County employees and the public.
Assist in law-enforcement activities as needed; provide training or educational classes; and serve in specialty areas such as K-9, Field Training Officer, or SWAT when assigned.
Respond to emergency situations after regular duty hours and perform other assigned duties.