Patrol Deputy

Ascension Parish Sheriff'S Office • Gonzales, LA

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About The Position

The goal of the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is to become the finest law enforcement organization in the state of Louisiana. To accomplish this goal we must be selective in hiring, diligent in training and thoughtful in supervision. The APSO is a Nationally Accredited Agency with the most competitive pay and benefits in this area. The applicant screening process is designed to identify applicants who possess the aptitude, character and desire to pursue long-term careers as professional law enforcement officers. If you have the personal qualities necessary to become a professional deputy, your interest in employment is welcome and appreciated. New Hires Like most organizations, newly hired employees start at entry-level positions. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, these positions are in corrections, patrol, communications, and clerical fields. In order to be considered for employment, certain minimum requirements must be met. To be hired, applicants must be: o at least 21 years old o have a high school or equivalent diploma o must reside in Ascension Parish o must be a registered voter in Ascension Parish Other factors which strongly influence the employment process are previous work experience, previous law enforcement experience, two years or more of college education, a clear driving record, no history of prior criminal activity, and a responsible credit history. SUMMARY Patrol Deputies are responsible for enforcing Federal, State, and Local laws related to public safety and welfare and deterring, detecting, and apprehending those individuals involved in criminal activity.

Requirements

• at least 21 years old
• have a high school or equivalent diploma
• must reside in Ascension Parish
• must be a registered voter in Ascension Parish
• High school diploma, general education degree, or equivalent and current or past P.O.S.T. Certification or equivalent.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret laws, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, compose or reply to emails, and complete Office forms.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public and members of this Office.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret information represented in charts and graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving several variables.
• Valid Louisiana driver’s license.
• Obtain and maintain P.O.S.T. Certification and all other weapons and control device certifications.
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, speak, smell, and hear
• Ability to wear all required uniforms, ballistic vests, duty gear, footwear, headwear, or other specialized equipment associated with specific patrol or enforcement duties
• Ability to safely handle and operate Office approved firearms in accordance with Office policy
• Occasionally required to run, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to sprint for short duration in apprehension of suspects and be able to physically detain resistant persons
• The nature of this important public safety position requires that an employee maintain a high level of mental stability.
• The employee must demonstrate reasonable judgment in a variety of stressful and non-stressful situations.
• The employee must maintain a positive attitude, positive interpersonal relationships, and be free from debilitating anger or hostility.
• There must be no evidence of problems with drugs, alcohol, or other addictive behavior or the necessity for psychotropic medications that would affect the employee's ability to perform the essential functions of this job.

Nice To Haves

• previous work experience
• previous law enforcement experience
• two years or more of college education
• a clear driving record
• no history of prior criminal activity
• a responsible credit history

Responsibilities

• Attend shift briefings for information on recent incidents, crime trends, wanted persons, missing persons, stolen vehicles, etc.
• Compose reports daily
• Conduct proactive policing through officer presence and foot patrols in high-crime areas and neighborhoods
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls
• Conduct initial investigation of criminal law violations
• Conduct and complete traffic crash investigation
• Provide assistance to the public
• Apprehend suspects and violators
• Foster positive relationships with members of the community
• Investigate suspicious persons, vehicles, and establishments
• Conduct appropriate field interviews, take photographs, obtain fingerprints, and collect DNA
• Report hazards and protect citizens from those hazards
• Render first aid based on training
• Provide traffic control at traffic crashes, fires, and other disruptions of traffic flow
• Conduct traffic enforcement, through the use of citations and warnings
• Drive patrol unit within Office guidelines
• Maintain a presentable uniform in accordance with policy
• Assist other agencies inside assigned zone as directed
• Other duties as directed by a supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED