Patrol Deputy ( Lateral )

County of Elmore•Mountain Home, ID

About The Position

This sworn law enforcement position enforces state and local laws and ordinances, responds to calls to protect life and property, conducts investigations, makes arrests, and performs other assigned law enforcement and public safety duties. The position normally involves patrol and traffic activities in Elmore County on an assigned shift. Deputies may also receive assignments such as field instructor, community services, civil or warrant service, Special Response Team, canine service, or responsibility for a specific geographic area as a resident Deputy. Duties 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 assistance with jail duties. The position works under the supervision of a Patrol Sergeant or Patrol Corporal and is subject to state and County legal guidelines. Duties are performed in an environment involving potential personal danger and health hazards. The employee patrols assigned areas, responds to calls and emergencies, enforces laws, investigates incidents, collects evidence, interviews involved persons, makes arrests, prepares reports, and may testify in court. The position requires maintaining County-issued vehicles and equipment and carrying out duties in accordance with applicable laws, policies, procedures, and safety practices. Deputies are on call after regular duty hours for emergencies and may need to appear in court while off duty or take on specialty or resident Deputy assignments. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. High school diploma or GED and POST certification are required. One year of law enforcement experience is preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities. Pay is DOE. The role has 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule between days and nights, including weekends and holidays. The position is open until filled. Applicants must submit the required Sheriff's Office application information/signature pages, notarized, to the Sheriff's Office or County Human Resources Office for their application to be considered.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalency.
POST certification.
One year of law enforcement experience is preferred; alternatively, an equivalent combination of experience and training may provide the required knowledge and abilities.
Ability to 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, and handgun operations; first aid; interpersonal communication; English grammar; and technical writing.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; apply law enforcement procedures and policies; assess situations and dangers; respond calmly and fairly to stressful situations; and maintain effective relations with people from varied backgrounds.
Ability to safely use and care for firearms, operate a motor vehicle, personal computer, radio, audio/video equipment, and related enforcement equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly, prepare accurate reports, follow instructions, respond courteously to citizens, make sound decisions, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and learn new aspects of police work.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation, including communicating effectively, observing and investigating safely, operating a handgun and vehicle, responding to violent or combative individuals, and working in hazardous conditions.

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 public safety emergencies, and take appropriate action.
Respond to a range of incidents, including domestic incidents, burglaries, disturbances, alarms, thefts, traffic accidents, animal problems, medical and fire calls, hazardous-material spills, and other life-safety incidents.
Determine probable cause; take suspects and offenders into custody or refer charges for review and prosecution; and deliver people in custody to appropriate confinement locations while maintaining security and safety.
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 victims, witnesses, suspects, and offenders; examine people, vehicles, premises, or areas for individuals, illegal activities, or articles.
Conduct self-initiated patrol activities, 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.
Remain on call after regular duty hours for emergencies; make court appearances during off-duty time when required; and perform specialty or resident Deputy assignments as assigned.
Perform duties in accordance with federal, state, County, and Department laws, policies, procedures, and safety practices.