Patrol Deputy - West End; Nucla

General Statement of Duties

Performs the basic functions of the Sheriff’s Office including protection of life and property, maintenance of public order, prevention of crime, response to emergency situations, and arrest of law violators. Work is performed in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the Sheriff’s Office, and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws.

Reports to patrol sergeant or shift supervisor and is assigned in terms of overall objectives and resources available. Deputies may temporarily oversee the work of cadets, reserves and volunteers.

As a senior deputy, may act as shift supervisor.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. The Montrose County Sheriff and/or Undersheriff reserve the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.

• Patrols assigned areas for the function of crime prevention, conducts inquiries and inspections of crime incidents and accidents.
• Responds to complaints, emergencies, call for assistance, arrests or other duty with businesslike dispatch and courtesy, and without unnecessary loss of time.
• Assists in wild land fire suppression, search and rescue efforts, and medical emergency response. Administers first aid and CPR.
• Assists in resolving boundary and water disputes.
• Maintains a field notebook of current and ongoing information records such as wanted persons, stolen vehicles, etc.
• Notifies superior of major crimes or disturbances within assigned patrol area.
• Completes crime investigations and prepares case files for submittal to District Attorney for filing of charges.
• Prepare court and legal documents, inclusive with proper legal language and with no errors; examples include: search warrants, arrest warrants, affidavits.
• Prepares records and reports of daily incidents.
• Advises shift relief of daily business to facilitate the continuity of operations.
• May act as shift supervisor in absence of sergeant.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent. P.O.S.T. certification required.

Experience:

None required.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, and city and county ordinances. Ability to memorize codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of civil, water, livestock, fencing, and fish and game laws and statutes.
• Knowledge of child custody laws, and FAA regulations.
• Must have working knowledge of firearms and firearm laws.
• Ability to operate firearms, safety equipment, vehicle, radio, computer, standard office equipment, and other special equipment as necessary.
• Must be able to pass written, oral, polygraph and physical exams.
• Must have thorough knowledge of police tactics and officer survival techniques.
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner under critical or stressful situations.
• Ability to understand and exchange verbal/written instruction/information and maintain a calm demeanor during times of crisis, and in dealing with persons who may be hysterical, abusive, incoherent, intoxicated or excited.
• General knowledge of math and grammar.

Language

Skills:

Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and the skill to organize materials and present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form. Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must have proficient knowledge of the English language, proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in other oral and written communication and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondences.

Must be able to read, comprehend and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures required for this position, as well as, basic how-to documents and manuals.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Must possess the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Have strong customer service…