ROAD DEPUTY

COUNTY OF LAPEER•Lapeer, MI

10d•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Sergeant or other command officer, the Road Deputy patrols Lapeer County to enforce laws, investigates criminal activity, polices accident scenes, responds to domestic and other disputes, and answers requests for services. The position performs a variety of functions to protect lives and property within the County. Assignments may include road patrol, the detective bureau, traffic enforcement, the narcotics team, contracted policing programs, school liaison work, or other specialized duties. Specialized training may be provided in areas such as accident reconstruction, evidence and property management, and crime-scene processing. The role includes enforcing traffic and other laws; responding to complaints and calls for assistance; conducting investigations and preserving evidence; making arrests; transporting arrested or incarcerated people and other individuals requiring secure transport; responding to accidents; preparing reports; and appearing in court. Additional duties may include crowd control, traffic escorts, school and community education, security checks, courier and bank escort services, court security, and serving civil and criminal papers. Depending on assignment, the Deputy may conduct detective or warrant work, perform traffic accident reconstruction, serve on search-and-rescue or dive teams, or act as a relief Sergeant. The position requires the ability to perform physically demanding duties and to work in challenging conditions. Duties may involve restraining or assisting people, pursuing individuals, driving in varied weather and high-speed pursuits, collecting evidence, prolonged sitting or standing, and responding to stressful or dangerous situations. The Deputy works with people in various states of intoxication or emotional and mental condition, works outdoors in all types of weather, and may be exposed to temperature extremes, foul odors, bodily fluids, assault, and bloodborne pathogens.

Requirements

High school education level is listed; the employment qualifications specify an associate degree in police administration, criminal justice, or a related area, or equivalent experience. Two years of law-enforcement experience may be considered in place of the education requirement.
No prior experience is required.
Certification by the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Training Council.
Certification in CPR, First Aid, PBT, radar, and firearms safety.
Valid Michigan driver’s license.
Knowledge of policies, procedures, and state, federal, and local laws.
Knowledge of multiple technologies and systems, including computer systems, radar units, and breathalyzer machines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Skill in de-escalating emotional and angry subjects.
Skills in defensive tactics and less-than-lethal force.
Knowledge, skill, and ability in first-aid life-saving techniques.
Knowledge of criminal investigation procedures and techniques.
Ability to physically restrain assaultive people; lift, carry, and otherwise assist injured people; climb stairs, ladders, fences, and other obstacles; and walk or run over varied terrain.
Ability to pursue individuals, drive in all types of weather, and engage in high-speed pursuits.
Ability to stoop, kneel, and crawl to collect evidence and perform other duties.
Ability to withstand prolonged sitting during surveillance and prolonged standing while directing traffic.
Ability to overcome extremely stressful and dangerous situations and make split-second decisions under difficult circumstances.
Ability to work with people in various states of intoxication and emotional or mental condition, work outdoors in all types of weather, and tolerate temperature extremes, foul odors, bodily-fluid exposure, potential assault by people with weapons, and bloodborne pathogens.
Some assignments may have additional requirements.

Nice To Haves

Related law-enforcement experience is preferred; it may have been gained in a military, reserve, cadet, or other capacity.

Responsibilities

Patrol the County and enforce traffic and other laws.
Use radar and laser speed-measuring equipment; stop traffic violators and issue citations as appropriate.
Assist stranded motorists and provide assistance during hazardous conditions.
Respond to citizen complaints and calls for assistance, including robbery, breaking and entering, assault, vandalism, and domestic disputes.
Maintain radio communications with Central Dispatch to obtain information, request assistance, and coordinate activities.
Initiate investigations by locating, collecting, and preserving physical evidence; interviewing victims and witnesses; taking photographs; and protecting crime scenes.
Make arrests and take people into custody as appropriate, and advise suspects of their rights.
Provide initial medical assistance when appropriate, attempt to resolve disputes, protect citizens, and provide general assistance.
Obtain arrest warrants through the Prosecutor’s office and execute court-authorized warrants.
Confer with prosecutors about case circumstances and charges, obtain additional information, and conduct further investigations as appropriate.
Secure and transport arrested and incarcerated subjects, special-needs juvenile offenders, and psychiatric patients requiring secure transport.
Respond to accident scenes, render first aid, request medical services and transportation, direct traffic, and investigate accident causes; take photographs, measurements, and statements as needed.
Prepare detailed reports of complaints, accidents, arrests, and other activities, and forward reports to command staff and the Prosecutor for review.
Appear in court as a case officer or witness to present information and evidence.
Provide crowd control at major incidents and civic or special events, and provide traffic escorts as needed.
Provide school and community-service education, including speaking to community groups and the media about safety and prevention.
Check businesses after hours and temporarily vacated homes for security purposes.
Serve as a courier and provide bank escorts for County staff transporting money.
Provide court security as assigned and respond to court incidents upon request.
Serve civil and criminal papers.
When assigned to the detective division, conduct criminal investigations, interview witnesses, suspects, and informants, preserve evidence, prepare and file reports, and perform related investigative functions.
When assigned as warrant officer, review warrant files, ensure warrants are removed from LEIN as appropriate, locate and apprehend people wanted on warrants, collect bond and fine or cost monies, help ensure warrant LEIN information is accurate, assign warrants for execution in areas without other police agencies, and work on extraditions.
When assigned to Traffic, focus on traffic enforcement and investigate serious-injury and fatal accidents, gather relevant evidence and data, prepare scale drawings of crashes, and perform other reconstruction functions.
Serve on departmental special-service teams, such as search and rescue or the dive team, when assigned.
Serve as relief Sergeant when assigned.