Sheriff: Reserve Deputy

Vigo County, Indiana•Terre Haute, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent serves as Reserve Deputy for the Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, responsible for the enforcement of the laws of the state and protection of County residents and their property. This is a volunteer, non-paid position requiring a minimum of 24 hours of service each month, following an extensive training program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Completion of Law Enforcement Officer training by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
Possession of or ability to obtain possession of all required certifications, including, but not limited to, handgun/firearm qualification by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, First Responder/CPR certification, IDACS/NCIC certification, emergency vehicle operation certification, HAZMAT training and defense tactics training.
Ability to meet all Department hiring and retention requirements, including passage of written, medical, and psychological exams, a physical agility test, and a drug test.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of the customary practices, procedures, rules and regulations of the Department, to perform standardized patrol operations and take authoritative action as situations demand.
Thorough knowledge of community geography and police jurisdiction/boundaries, and working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws.
Working knowledge of and ability to use all assigned Department equipment and weapons, including, but not limited to, computer, camera, vehicle, radio, AED, breathalyzer, drug/narcotic identification kit, binoculars, baton/nightstick, handgun, shotgun, tear gas/mace, taser, handcuffs, and radar equipment.
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to complete required reports within Department deadlines.
Working knowledge of universal health precautions and bloodborne pathogens control, and ability to apply such knowledge to protect oneself against infection.
Working knowledge of radio frequencies, codes, procedures, and limitations and ability to speak clearly and distinctly, hear and be heard and understood when communicating in person, by radio or by telephone.
Working knowledge of and ability to effectively apply evidence collection/preservation techniques and appropriately receive, maintain, and account for articles received in evidence.
Ability to appropriately interview witnesses, advise law offenders of rights, and counsel or comfort victims.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, Department superiors, other law enforcement agencies, hospitals, wrecker companies, offenders, victims, witnesses, and members of the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements.
Ability to comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with hostile/violent persons.
Ability to deal swiftly, rationally, and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations, and take authoritative action applying appropriate discretion and common sense.
Ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self and other individuals in the workplace.
Ability to obey all written and oral orders and directives from Department superiors.
Ability to compile, compare, classify and analyze data, make determinations, and take action based on data analysis.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, often amidst frequent distractions, interruptions, and time constraints, and on several tasks at the same time.
Ability to apply knowledge of people/locations and utilize good judgment in extreme and uncommon situations.
Ability to provide testimony in court/legal proceedings.
Ability to physically perform essential duties of the position, including, but not limited to, pursuing suspects by driving vehicle at high speeds, running, climbing stairs, forcing entry into buildings, scaling walls, jumping fences, and apprehending/subduing offenders.
Ability to work extended, irregular, evening and/or weekend hours as assigned and occasionally travel out of town for training, sometimes overnight.
Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.

Responsibilities

Expected to volunteer a minimum of 24 hours of service each month.
Required to complete and maintain all state and Sheriff’s Office mandated training each calendar year, including physical tactics, emergency vehicle operations, firearms, police tactics, and legal updates.
May be assigned to various areas of the Sheriff’s Office, based on the Sheriff’s discretion, including road patrol, investigations, process service, community events, county security, or others as designated.
Enforces local and state laws by implementing effective policy for the prevention and investigation of crimes to protect the lives and property of the people.
Regularly patrols roads within the County and other designated areas, responding to emergency calls, burglar/intrusion alarms, and domestic disturbances, ensuring the security of residences and businesses, investigating and reporting suspicious or unlawful activities, and performing necessary actions to ensure the proper enforcement of applicable laws.
Pursues suspects in vehicle and/or on foot, subduing and arresting suspects, advising individuals of their constitutional rights, searching suspects/arrestees, seizing weapons and/or contraband, and transporting suspects to detention facility.
Performs vehicle stops, including checking for proper licensing and registration, enforcing traffic laws and speed limits, issuing warnings and/or citations, administering roadside sobriety tests as necessary, and effecting arrests as warranted.
Responds to and investigates traffic accidents, including assessing extent of personal injuries, requesting emergency assistance, aiding the injured, regulating and directing traffic, escorting emergency vehicles, and assisting stranded motorists. Tags and disposes of abandoned vehicles as needed.
Investigates citizen complaints, misdemeanors and felony complaints for crimes against people, property and/or missing persons.
Investigates illegal possession, distribution, and sale of controlled substances.
Intervenes, mediates, and assists in resolving citizen disputes and gives detailed explanation of complaints or legal procedures to victims, witnesses, and offenders.
Maintains knowledge of criminal activity in the area.
Collects and preserves evidence, maintaining chain of custody of evidence. Locates witnesses of criminal activities, interviews and/or interrogates witnesses/suspects, and protects and/or counsels victims and witnesses.
Conducts legal searches of both persons and property with and without a warrant in accordance with the law.
Directs vehicular traffic when congestion occurs or as assigned. Maintains roadways, clears debris and works with other emergency personnel during weather emergencies, notifying other County departments and utilities of dangerous conditions, such as downed trees and power lines.
Serves subpoenas, civil process papers, and other Court documents and occasionally provides courtroom security as assigned.
Prepares and submits to superiors all required reports and summaries of activities according to established Department deadlines.
Inspects condition of assigned vehicle and equipment and maintains uniform in a neat and professional manner.
Provides testimony and presents evidence in legal proceedings.
Maintains confidentiality and security of information/cases.
Attends seminars and in-service training as required.
Occasionally responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
Performs related duties as assigned.