Road Patrol Deputy

Ottawa County•West Olive, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a command officer, performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property throughout the county. Maintains law and order, prevents crime, deals with complaints, and renders emergency assistance to the public as a uniformed officer. Also may serve civil papers. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations and standard methods and practices. A degree of independent initiative and judgment must be exercised by the employee under emergency conditions. The work may involve an element of danger. This is a full-time, benefited position working at various locations throughout Ottawa County.

Requirements

Graduation from high school
M.C.O.L.E.S. licensure required
Possession of a valid driver's license
Ability to swiftly learn law enforcement methods, practices and procedures.
Ability to gain a good working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and to attain efficiency in the methods and practices of criminal investigation.
Ability to carry out instructions and swiftly adopt an effective and sound course of action.
Ability to deal fairly and effectively with the public.
Good powers of observation, sound judgment, and good moral character.
Excellent physical and mental condition, courage, strength, agility, and ability to withstand stress.
Proficiency in the use of firearms.
Ability to pass rigid physical examination and thorough background investigation.
Must possess excellent verbal communication skills and be capable of adapting to potentially violent or unstable situations.
Must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audiological appliances and devices to increase mobility.
Physical strength, agility and stamina.
Frequent standing and walking while performing enforcement or other duties.
Sitting for long periods of time.
Strength and dexterity of a degree to restrain suspects when necessary and carry victims in emergency situations.
Good speaking and hearing skills for monitoring purposes and giving instructions and exchanging information with suspects, the public, and others.
Sensory skills intact to be able to detect, smoke, fire, and fumes.
Sensory skills to be able to detect pulses, use medical or other delicate equipment.
Manual dexterity and sensory skills to be able to operate/use motor vehicles, weapons, instruments, and other equipment.
Adequate visual acuity with corrected vision in each eye, with adequate color and depth perception and peripheral vision.
Frequent bending and stooping while moving, lifting, pushing, etc. of victims, stretchers, and equipment.
Climbing stairs, banks, hills, uneven terrain while performing duties.
Moving frequently in and out of patrol vehicles.
Frequent reaching and turning in operating motor vehicle and ability to use radio and attendant equipment in vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
supplemented by specialized training courses in employee's field of specialty

Responsibilities

Patrols an assigned area of the county in motorized equipment to generally preserve law and order and prevent and discover the commission of crime.
Enforces traffic regulations and issues tickets.
Investigates suspicious conditions and possible law violations.
Makes arrests for violations of laws, escorts suspects to various locations, advises suspects of their rights, and incarcerates suspects on charges.
Escorts prisoners to court, testifies in court proceedings, and otherwise assists in prosecution.
At scene of an accident administers emergency assistance, directs and controls traffic, conducts investigation, gathers evidence, interviews witnesses, makes arrests, and prepares a detailed report.
Records and takes appropriate follow-up action on citizen calls and complaints.
Provides assistance and information to the public.
Watches for and investigates wanted and missing persons and stolen property.
Serves civil and criminal process, including warrants and subpoenas.