Sheriff’s Deputy; Part-Time Fugitive Transport Team

Job Overview

Definition and Essential Functions. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered. Must have graduated from a Law Enforcement Basic Police School and have 3 years of full time post certified law enforcement experience.

To apply, provide a complete and thorough employment history from leaving high school to present. Attach a copy of your high school diploma or transcript, driver’s license, and social security card. If you have military experience, provide a copy of your DD214. Also provide the Basic Police School graduation certificate and the POST certification document with the application.

Under direct supervision, patrols the unincorporated areas of Hamilton County in an assigned sector and district; answers service calls ranging from barking dogs to initial investigation of homicides; enforces law and regulations; investigates traffic accidents; and performs related duties as assigned.

• Patrol unincorporated areas of the County; answer service calls ranging from barking dogs to initial investigation of homicides
• Enforce laws and regulations; investigate traffic accidents and control the scene
• Conduct follow‑up investigations; locate wanted persons; make arrests; recover lost and stolen property
• Testify in criminal or civil proceedings; serve citizens of Hamilton County for protection of life and property; conduct special assignments
• Operate a patrol car for neighborhood and business watches; write reports; appear in court to testify as required
• Photograph traffic accident scenes; re‑contact victims to gather additional information
• Arrest offenders based on probable cause; maintain patrol vehicle including refueling and routine maintenance
• Observe radio communications while coordinating with dispatchers
• Reconstruct accident scenes; present findings to the District Attorney’s office for prosecution
• Provide proactive, highly visible law enforcement techniques to prevent accidents; safeguard life and property
• Process crimes coming into the jurisdiction of the Sheriff’s Office; serve as canine patrol officer providing training of canines
• Answer calls and conduct drug searches, fugitive tracking; answer domestic violence calls and assist in mediation
• Identify drunk or impaired drivers and effect arrests to remove them from highways; prepare for court presentation to assist prosecution
• Investigate traffic accidents; collect evidence and property from the scene; draw conclusions and assign responsibility; protect residents through law enforcement activities aimed at eliminating criminal elements

• High school diploma or GED
• POST certified as a law enforcement officer in good standing
• Three (3) years of full‑time POST certified law enforcement experience
• Pass a physical agility test administered by Human Resources and the department’s training division

• Knowledge of principles and practices of child psychology as used in assignment of School Resource Officer
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of available resources for providing youth with activities as an alternative to street activities
• Knowledge of psychological makeup of criminal perpetrators
• Knowledge of criminal activities and methods of operation
• Skill in maintaining personal and professional standards
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective relations within law enforcement community and throughout the county
• Skill in developing and maintaining manual and automated systems
• Skill in analyzing data and drawing meaningful conclusions
• Skill in developing information resources from informants
• Skill in maintaining proficiency through ongoing training and education

This classification involves work in a law enforcement environment including potential for physical harm to self or others in the line of duty. Other hazards include exposure to infectious diseases. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office promotes a drug/alcohol‑free work environment through the use of pre‑employment and random drug testing.

Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, paid holidays, and retirement to full‑time employees. For a complete listing of Hamilton County Employee Benefits, please visit the website.

This position requires all applicants to have a current driver’s license that is active and not suspended.