Patrol Deputy

Laramie County Government•Cheyenne, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Protects lives and property, and preserves the peace in Laramie County through the patrolling of assigned areas, impartial enforcement of laws and ordinances, detaining and interviewing violators, apprehension of suspects, and responding to calls for assistance. Patrols assigned areas, looking for illegal, hazardous and suspicious activities and persons; provides back-up assistance, scene security and protection for regional emergency services personnel. Enforces local, state and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with regulations and ordinances. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases; secures and documents crime scene and property; identifies and collects evidence. Arrests law violators; locates, pursues and arrests criminal suspects; transports and processes prisoners; testifies in court; serves arrest and search warrants; serves and enforces orders of protection. Conducts traffic stops and investigates traffic accidents; assists victims and witnesses, and investigates incidents as required. Represents the Sheriff's Department at court hearings; prepares reports and materials requested and subpoenaed by the courts; and testifies in court cases. Completes detailed reports and required technical paperwork. Identifies, attends and conducts training and educational programs and seminars. Maintains patrol vehicles and equipment in clean and effective operating order. Assists and interacts with other Sheriff's personnel, County departments, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state and local law enforcement organizations in order to accomplish tasks. Participates in and presents preventive education and information through community and school awareness projects; informs residents on law enforcement activities, programs and resources. May serve special assignment as detective, forensics specialist, instructor, negotiator, SWAT specialist, or special skills trainer; may be assigned to special enforcement, intervention and investigative teams, or to specific enforcement region. As assigned, serves civil and criminal process documents, warrants, restraining orders and subpoenas; manages process for foreclosures, property seizures, evictions and abandoned vehicles. Performs search and surveillance duties as required; performs follow-up investigations as assigned. Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Sheriff's Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Must pass a thorough background investigation
Must pass Certification requirements by the Wyoming Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission
Must have a valid driver's license
Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards
Knowledge of Sheriff's Department policies and procedures, rules of evidence, pursuit and search techniques and procedures, and criminal and traffic codes
Knowledge of county, state and Federal laws, regulations, statutes and ordinances
Knowledge of the criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols in Wyoming
Knowledge of investigative and interrogative procedures, and protocols for observation and memorization of critical details
Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment
Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid and CPR
Knowledge of the geography, roads, and landmarks of Laramie County
Skill in the care, maintenance and safe operation of a variety of firearms, impact weapons, chemical agents, and other law enforcement tools and equipment
Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations
Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
Skill in communicating with violators, recognizing suspicious behavior patterns, mediating difficult situations, and using effective arrest & control techniques
Skill in operating motor vehicles and special equipment during emergency, high risk situations
Skill in operating a personal computer and software applications
Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions
Skill in working independently or as a team member

Responsibilities

Patrols assigned areas, looking for illegal, hazardous and suspicious activities and persons
Provides back-up assistance, scene security and protection for regional emergency services personnel
Enforces local, state and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with regulations and ordinances
Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
Interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases
Secures and documents crime scene and property
Identifies and collects evidence
Arrests law violators
Locates, pursues and arrests criminal suspects
Transports and processes prisoners
Testifies in court
Serves arrest and search warrants
Serves and enforces orders of protection
Conducts traffic stops and investigates traffic accidents
Assists victims and witnesses, and investigates incidents as required
Represents the Sheriff's Department at court hearings
Prepares reports and materials requested and subpoenaed by the courts
Completes detailed reports and required technical paperwork
Identifies, attends and conducts training and educational programs and seminars
Maintains patrol vehicles and equipment in clean and effective operating order
Assists and interacts with other Sheriff's personnel, County departments, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state and local law enforcement organizations
Participates in and presents preventive education and information through community and school awareness projects
Informs residents on law enforcement activities, programs and resources
May serve special assignment as detective, forensics specialist, instructor, negotiator, SWAT specialist, or special skills trainer
May be assigned to special enforcement, intervention and investigative teams, or to specific enforcement region
Serves civil and criminal process documents, warrants, restraining orders and subpoenas
Manages process for foreclosures, property seizures, evictions and abandoned vehicles
Performs search and surveillance duties as required
Performs follow-up investigations as assigned
Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Sheriff's Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved
Performs other duties as assigned or required