Deputy - Sheriff's Office (Full Time)

Salary: Starting at $44,038 per year

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property in the County.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs general law enforcement duties.  Work includes patrolling the County during an assigned shift in a vehicle; preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and crime; serving various civil and criminal papers; responding to calls; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Other duties include assignment as Court Deputy/Bailiff, K-9 responsibilities, assignment as School Resource Officer, or other special assignments.  Employees must exercise judgement, initiative and calm control when performing duties; more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with a supervisor assigned to the same shift.  Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness and decisiveness.  Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers.  Employees are subject to hazards associated with law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases, or flammable liquids.  Work may subject employee to compliance with final OSHA Standards on blood borne pathogens.  Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, discussion and review of reports for adherence to laws, department procedures, and proper judgement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Patrols the County in a vehicle; serves a variety of civil and criminal papers; responds to calls; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detects unusual conditions, may maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects.

·         Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.

·         Investigates possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks, arrests and processes criminal suspects; presents findings in court.

·         Serves warrants, apprehends and processes criminal suspects, DWI suspects and others and transports to County magistrate and/or County and other detention facilities.

·         May serve as School Resource Officer responsible for security and traffic and assigned schools; establishing rapport and providing counseling with faculty, students, staff and parents; investigating possible criminal activities; providing instruction in classrooms on various issues focused on the age of the students; providing security for after school events; and related activities.

·         Provides courtroom security for judges, the public, and inmates; operates metal detectors; calls court into session and insures judges’ security and other needs are met; performs coordination, seclusion, and other procedures with juries; escorts inmates to and from the courtroom.

·         Performs traffic control work including operating radar units to control speeding, investigating accidents, directing traffic as needed, etc.

·         May serve as K-9 officer responsible for care, feeding, training, and utilizing animals for tracking, narcotics detection, search, protection and other uses.

·         Operates laptop or data terminal, body and/or vehicle cameras, two-way radios and other technology; maintains vehicle, weapons, technology and other equipment in standards working order.

·         Prepares detailed records and reports of activities using prescribed methods.

·         Assists other law enforcement and emergency agencies in controlling emergency situations.

·         Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; serves papers as needed.      

Additional Job Duties

·         Assists stranded motorists; gives information and directions to visitors and the general public.

·         Performs other related duties as required.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·         Working knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the department, especially relating to search and seizure, serving papers, pursuit, and arrest.

·         Working knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment.

·         Working knowledge of the application of information technology to assigned duties.

·         Some knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures.

·         Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment and in the application of self-defense and de-escalation tactics.

·         Skill in collaborative conflict resolution and teamwork.

·         Ability to act with sound judgement in routine and emergency situations.

·         Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

·         Ability to present effective court testimony.

·         Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports.

·         Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the citizens.

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other public officials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·         Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing, walking, hearing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, grasping, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, crawling, fingering, and performing repetitive motions.

·         Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; 20 pounds frequently; and 10 pounds constantly.

·         Must possess the visual acuity to operate a police vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places, or things on patrol.     

DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training; possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Before assignment to sworn duties, employees must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license and have completed at least the minimum requirements established by the North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers with prospects of successfully completing the entire certification process within prescribed time frames. 

Special Note:  This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements.  However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position.  Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process.  They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.

ADA / EEO STATEMENT

Caswell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Caswell County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the application or hiring process should notify Human Resources.

Submit North Carolina Application form to:

Caswell County Sheriff's Office

231 County Park Rd. Yanceyville, N.C.

**Applications can be found at the HR Office located at 144 Court Sq Yanceyville, NC 27379 OR online at caswellcountync.gov (under the Human Resources Department).