Patrol Deputy (Trainee)

County of Elmore•Mountain Home, ID

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. Patrol Deputies generally perform patrol and traffic activities in the County on an assigned shift and may receive additional assignments, including field instruction, community services, civil or warrant service, Special Response Team, canine service, or responsibility for a specific geographic area as a resident Deputy. Duties may involve crime scene and accident investigations, court appearances, event response, resident checks, animal control, interviewing victims and witnesses, community policing, narcotics investigations, report preparation, and assistance with jail duties. The position works under the supervision of a Patrol Sergeant or Patrol Corporal. Some latitude is granted, subject to state and County legal guidelines. The work environment involves potential personal danger and health hazards. Shifts are typically 12 hours and rotate between days and nights; the schedule includes weekends and holidays and may include overtime. Deputies are on call after regular duty hours for emergencies and may need to attend court while off duty. Applications must include all required Sheriff's Office Application Information/Signature Pages, notarized and submitted to the Elmore County Sheriff's Office or Elmore County Human Resources Office.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
POST certification.
One year of law enforcement experience is preferred; equivalent combinations of experience and training may qualify if they provide the necessary knowledge and abilities.
Meet POST and Department physical standards.
Knowledge of state and local criminal and civil laws, including adult and juvenile crimes; modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; basic investigation and interrogation methods; officer safety, handcuffing, handgun operations, first aid, interpersonal communication, English grammar, and technical writing.
Ability to work independently and in teams; understand and apply law enforcement procedures and policies; assess situations and danger quickly; manage stressful situations calmly and respectfully; build effective relations with coworkers and members of the public; use and care for firearms; operate a motor vehicle, computer, radio, audio and video equipment, and specialized enforcement equipment; communicate clearly; prepare accurate reports; follow instructions; make sound decisions; manage multiple time-sensitive duties; and learn new aspects of police work.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to communicate effectively, observe and investigate safely, operate a vehicle and handgun, respond to violent or combative individuals, and work in hazardous conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

One year of law enforcement experience.

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 calls and emergencies, including domestic incidents, burglaries, disturbances, welfare assists, alarms, thefts, traffic accidents, animal problems, protection-order violations, medical and fire calls, bomb threats, and hazardous material spills.
Determine probable cause; take suspects and offenders into custody 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 criminal incidents, hazards, vehicle accidents, and deaths.
Interview or otherwise obtain information from witnesses, victims, suspects, and offenders, and examine people, vehicles, premises, and areas for individuals or illegal activities or articles.
Transport people in custody to appropriate confinement locations while maintaining their security and safety.
Conduct self-initiated patrol activities, including traffic stops, patrol of high-crime areas, warrant arrests, and DUI patrol.
Perform patrol, crowd control, traffic control, and public-information duties at 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 emergencies and make court appearances during off-duty time when required.
Perform assigned specialty or geographic-area duties and other related work as required.