PATROL DEPUTY (TRAINEE)

County of Elmore•Mountain Home, ID

8d•$28 - $29

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 typically conduct patrol and traffic activities in assigned County areas and may receive additional assignments, such as field instruction, community services, civil or warrant service, Special Response Team, canine service, or resident Deputy responsibilities. 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 work is performed under the supervision of a Patrol Sergeant or Patrol Corporal and is governed by state and County legal requirements. It involves potential personal danger and health hazards. Shifts are typically 12 hours and rotate between days and nights. The position may include overtime and requires work on weekends and holidays. Deputies are on call after regular duty hours for emergency situations and may have court appearances while off duty. The position remains open until filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
POST certification.
Knowledge of state and local laws concerning criminal and civil, adult and juvenile offenses.
Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
Knowledge of basic investigation and interrogation methods.
Knowledge of officer safety skills, including handcuffing and handgun operations.
Knowledge of standard first-aid administration.
Effective interpersonal communication, English grammar, and technical writing skills.
Ability to meet POST and Department physical standards.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to understand and apply law enforcement procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
Ability to assess situations quickly and objectively, recognize dangers, and determine an appropriate response.
Ability to manage stressful situations calmly, fairly, tactfully, and with respect for individual rights.
Ability to establish effective relationships with coworkers and citizens of varied backgrounds.
Proficiency in the use and care of firearms.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, personal computer, radio, audio and video equipment, and related specialized enforcement equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing and prepare accurate, grammatically correct reports.
Ability to keep supervisors and designated others informed about work progress, problems, and possible improvements.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; respond courteously and effectively to citizen requests; and make sound decisions consistent with laws and procedures.
Ability to perform varied duties accurately and quickly under time-sensitive deadlines, manage multiple tasks and interruptions, and complete work in a timely manner.
Ability to demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness and learn new aspects of police work for specialty assignments.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Sufficient speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities to communicate effectively, prepare reports, and question witnesses and offenders.
Sufficient vision or other observational ability to operate a vehicle safely and perform crime-scene observation, surveillance, and investigations.
Sufficient manual dexterity to safely operate a handgun and vehicle, protect oneself and others, and respond effectively to violent people.
Sufficient mobility and physical reflexes to deal with aggressive, violent, or combative individuals and work in hazardous conditions, including crouching in confined spaces or running.

Nice To Haves

One year of law enforcement experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas of the County in a car or other assigned vehicle.
Enforce state and local laws and ordinances.
Maintain a community presence, respond to calls for service, and take appropriate action.
Respond to calls involving protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other public safety emergencies.
Respond to patrol calls involving domestic incidents, burglaries, juvenile and civil disturbances, welfare assists, civil standbys, alarms, thefts, traffic accidents, animal problems, protection-order violations and services, medical and fire calls, bomb threats, hazardous-material spills, and other public safety incidents.
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 in criminal incidents, disturbances, hazardous incidents, vehicle accidents, and deaths.
Interview witnesses, victims, suspects, and offenders to obtain information.
Examine people, vehicles, premises, and areas to locate individuals, illegal activity, or articles.
Transport people in custody to appropriate confinement locations while maintaining their security and safety.
Conduct self-initiated patrol, 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 emergency response and attend court while off duty when required.
Perform other related duties as required.