Sheriff - Patrol Sergeant

Saline County • Benton, AR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinance in the protection of life and property for Saline County by enforcing traffic and criminal laws, completing reports from citizens, completing accident reports, answering calls for assistance during designated shifts. Functions as an advisor to lower ranking deputies and assists the Patrol Lieutenant’s while learning supervisory techniques. This position is designated as a "safety sensitive position" as defined by Act 593 of 2017.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or have passed the General Education Development (GED) testing indication high school graduation level.
• Plus 5 years related experience and/or training, and 3 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Complete a minimum of 24 hours of training per year
• Qualify with a score of 80% with all firearms he/she will be using or carry
• Complete mandated yearly classes as specified by the Commission on Law Enforcement and Training.
• Physical Readiness Testing: The Sheriff will authorize appropriate personnel to conduct physical readiness testing (PRT) of all deputies two (2) times in a calendar year. All Sworn deputies, to include detention deputies must perform the following: Plank (no time requirements), Pushups (no number of time requirements), One (1) mile walk (no time requirements)
• Intermediate: Accounting, Database, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing, Data Entry
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Supervises a small group (3-7) of employees, usually of lower classifications.
• Assigns and checks work; assists and instructs as required and performs same work as those supervised, or closely related work, a portion of the time.
• Content of the work supervised is of non-technical nature, but presents numerous situations to which policies and precedents must be interpreted and applied.
• Supervises the following departments: Patrol
• Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.
• Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potentially hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) all the time per job duties and responsibilities.
• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Highly repetitive, moderately physical.
• Highly repetitive type of work which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.
• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or .
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
• The position involves regular and irregular hours needed to perform related duties.
• Work hours may be extended in the event of an emergency, disaster, manpower shortage, workload and work-in-progress.
• Exposure to danger is possible and carrying a firearm is required.
• Knowledge of principle, practice and techniques law enforcement, criminal justice system, self-defense and use of firearms.
• An essential function is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• Home school diplomas will not substitute for the above unless approved by the Commission.
• Home schooling diplomas will not be accepted unless approved by the Commission.
• In unusual circumstances the Commission may be required to accept other documentation and in such cases the decision of the Commission will be final.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patrolling county roads, residential areas, and business districts to enforce traffic and criminal laws and ordinances ensuring the safety of citizens and property; makes arrests and/or issues citations to violators as necessary.
• Responds to calls from citizens in need of law enforcement assistance (i.e., domestic disturbance, criminal mischief, burglaries, crimes in progress, traffic accidents, etc.); makes arrests and/or issues citations as necessary.
• Ensures crime scenes and related evidence are secure; processes crime scenes taking photographs and fingerprints; seizes and impounds property as necessary.
• Receives, tags, and stores evidence, found property, or property maintained for safekeeping in the property room; presents testimony and evidence in court.
• Investigates accidents and criminal activities; research leads through interviews with victims, witnesses, suspects, on-line research, and inspection of property/buildings.
• Prepares detailed incident, arrest, investigation, and related reports; enters data into computer; submits to supervisor for review.
• Completes daily activity report reflecting all work activities completed during shift.
• Assists in the transport of prisoners to jail, to and from court, and to other law enforcement agencies.
• Attends community crime watch meetings and other community activities to promote crime reduction and community-oriented policing by interacting with and educating district residents.
• Reports to structure fires and other emergencies/disasters as necessary to establish control of situation and ensure public safety and security of property; implement emergency and/or disaster procedures; coordinates activities with Emergency Management staff.
• Testifies in court and at hearings concerning investigations and citations and/or arrests.
• Qualifies with use of authorized weapons on a periodic basis.
• May act as a member of a special operating unit including SWAT, emergency rescues, and water patrol; must meet the minimum qualifications and complete required training if placed on these assignments.
• Serves warrants in field and in office as individuals are located.
• Enforces court orders involving actions such as the service of court summons; removal of property; service of judgments; and apprehension of individuals.
• Supervises the shift in Patrol Sergeants absence.
• Reviews reports/documents prepared by Patrol Deputies.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Group health, dental and life insurance is paid by the County for the employee’s coverage provided the employee obtains a wellness check within designated time frame.
• For employee retirement, the County contributes 15.32% per pay period of the employee’s gross towards the employee’s retirement through the Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED