Part Time Sheriff Deputy - Court Services

Dallas County•Adel, IA

About The Position

The Court Services Sheriff Deputy performs law enforcement duties to protect life and property through crime prevention and enforcement of laws and ordinances. The position works throughout areas assigned to the Court Services Division and performs duties necessary to preserve peace and security. This is a Pro Re Nata (PRN), or as-needed, position with a flexible schedule to meet the division's needs. The candidate must be a certified peace officer in Iowa. The role involves court-area security, responding to calls and emergencies, conducting preliminary investigations, making arrests, executing warrants and court orders, transporting offenders, and preparing detailed reports. Deputies work with judges, attorneys, court personnel, other government employees, and the public. With experience and training, deputies may become eligible for specialty assignments such as field training officer or firearms instructor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to two years of related work experience in law enforcement.
Valid State of Iowa driver's license.
Certified peace officer in the State of Iowa.
Maintain the ability to meet current Iowa Law Enforcement Academy requirements.
Meet continuing education requirements and successfully complete required recertification courses.
Ability to act without immediate supervision and exercise independent judgment in emergencies.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively to individuals or groups.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and determine necessary actions, sometimes under time pressure.
Knowledge of federal, state, and county laws; law enforcement procedures, statutes, legal precedents, and the Code of Iowa; criminal, civil, and constitutional law; county government and political systems; and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, elected officials, law enforcement personnel, representatives of other governmental agencies, the media, county employees, and the public.
Interpersonal skills and skill in operating computers and job-related software.

Responsibilities

Operate x-ray and magnetometer equipment in assigned Court Services Division areas where the equipment is installed.
Use surveillance equipment to detect security issues and criminal activity in assigned areas.
Prepare daily activity logs documenting contraband, baggage, and people entering assigned areas.
Work with judges, attorneys, court personnel, and civilian state and county employees to preserve peace and security.
Work assigned areas in accordance with operations plans and follow the Dallas County Courthouse Security Plan.
Conduct in-state and out-of-state extradition transports and warrant service.
Respond to calls and complaints, including disputes, crimes, fires, emergencies, animal control matters, and other misdemeanor or felony incidents.
Provide citizens with advice and assistance on criminal and civil processes; facilitate or mediate dispute resolution; and provide counseling or referrals to community services.
Act as a first responder at accident and crime scenes; secure scenes; provide emergency first aid and CPR; and provide death notifications to family members.
Conduct preliminary investigations, interview witnesses and victims, collect and document evidence, reconstruct scenes, take measurements, prepare reports, and conduct follow-up investigations as needed.
Apprehend and arrest individuals suspected of crimes; execute warrants and court orders; transport offenders to jail; and enforce court orders for mental commitments or evaluations.
Initiate criminal charges and file probable causes, complaint forms, and criminal histories with the County Attorney's office.
Attend court proceedings and hearings to assist with or provide testimony concerning arrests and investigations.
Prepare accurate, detailed documentation, including preliminary complaints, supplemental and follow-up investigations, accident and incident reports, and daily activity logs.
Perform related duties and, when eligible through experience and training, take on specialty assignments such as field training officer or firearms instructor.