Deputy Sheriff

SUMMARY:

Maintaining order by taking appropriate action to ensure the safety and security in the Clinton County jail. Enforce security rules, regulations and procedures: receive incoming detainees; comply with booking and release orders; supervise work detail; escort detainees to and from cells for court appearances, medical treatment, visitation, etc. This is law enforcement and public safety work in the protection of life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Employees in this classification perform work in varied enforcement assignments, including but not necessarily limited to corrections, motorized patrol traffic enforcement, preliminary and follow up investigation at crime scenes, serving writs and other court process actions and assisting with public safety education and community service programs. Employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent decision making during emergency situations.

Duties also include but not limited to:
Assessment of driver’s operational capacities; transportation of mental and substance abuse patients; searches for missing, lost, or wanted persons; separation of persons involved in domestic disputes; dwelling, building, and grounds inspection; alarm responses; arrest approach and method planning; arrests; search of persons, places, and property; use of force; checking establishment for wanted; conducting interviews and recording statements and confessions; preparing reports or affidavits;

presenting testimony and evidence in civil and criminal court.

• Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
• Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts
• Have spatial and situational awareness including locations within the county and its close neighbors.
• Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities
• Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved
• Collaborate with other offices and agencies to exchange information and coordinate activities.
• Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
• Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements
• Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures
• Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.
• Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances
• Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases
• Collection and proper processing of evidence.
• Take control of a crime scene and be custodians of evidence.
• Write, obtain and execute search and arrest warrants.
• Develop relationships with informants and witnesses to obtain information related to cases.
• Search for and collect evidence, such as fingerprints, using investigative equipment.
• Collect and record physical information about arrested suspects, including fingerprints, height and weight measurements, and photographs.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process
• Handles difficult and sensitive situations involving staff or people and agencies outside of the unit’s jurisdiction when the Supervisor is not available. Exercises judgment and discretion and makes decisions in emergency situations.
• Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers
• Ability to handle stressful situations that could be life threatening.
• Ability to work in all workplace situations:
  Indoors, outdoors, during all types of weather, and all types of cleanliness levels.
• Ability to both speak and write the English language is required. Ability to speak Spanish would be desired.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Participate in required job training