Merit Deputy

Role and Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the shift supervisor, performs a full range of police duties necessary to enforce the law. Investigate complaints, maintain order, aid individuals, and identify criminal offenders. Identifies law enforcement problems, resolves conflicts, and provides other police services to the public as necessary. Performs various unplanned physical tasks, including restraining violent individuals or animals, running as fast as possible while chasing, climbing fences, and responding to EMS and rescue emergencies.

Officers must handle gun belts, street barricades, EMS equipment such as oxygen, drug boxes, patients, and stretchers. Decisions within areas of responsibility are made independently. Supervision received is general. Daily work plans are established with periodic reviews of progress. There is frequent interaction with the general public.

The following duties are normal for the position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned.

• Observes, detects, and apprehends violators of traffic and other laws.
• Observes and takes appropriate actions regarding physical hazards and illegal criminal activities.
• Responds to emergency calls and assists fire and EMS services as necessary.
• Conducts investigations of incidents occurring on the shift.
• Determines appropriate action to be taken at each incident.
• Completes a written report of all activities during a shift.
• Completes State of Indiana forms when required for an incident.
• Completes departmental forms, logs, and summaries related to the processing of evidence.
• After reviewing reports, make necessary referrals to Social Services, Juvenile Probation, the Prosecutor’s Office, and private organizations.
• Reviews necessary reports and documentation of incidents.
• Provides testimony concerning each incident.
• Performs other such duties as assigned by other superior officers.

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Have obtained a high school diploma or have attained a passing score on the general education development test, indicating a high school graduation level.
• Cannot have any Felony, Battery misdemeanor, or Domestic Violence conviction.
• Possess good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation covering school, employment records, home environment, personal traits, and integrity.
• Consideration will be given to all law violations, including traffic and conservation law convictions, as indicating a lack of good character.
• Pass a written entry-level examination.
• Pass physical examination/agility testing (if required)

• Submit to all required testing, which could include, but not limited to, psychological, polygraph, medical, drug screen, and any testing BCSO deems necessary.

• Submit to being fingerprinted.
• You must appear for an oral interview.
• Successfully complete post-application training
• Provide a copy of your Birth Certificate
• Possess normal hearing, normal color vision, and normal visual functions and acuity in each eye, correctable to 20/20
• Be free from any other impediment of the senses, physically sound, in possession of his or her extremities, and well developed physically, with height and weight in relation to each other as indicated by accepted medical standards.
• Be free from performance-limiting physical defects and/or communicable diseases. Be free of mental and/or emotional instabilities which may tend to impair the efficient performance of a law enforcement officer's duties, or which might endanger the lives of others or the law enforcement officer.
• Possess a valid Indiana motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
• Be a resident of Boone County, Indiana

• Ability to identify and analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and make sound judgments.
• Ability to move quickly and forcefully in response to unexpected situations.
• Ability to maneuver and work in a variety of ground conditions.
• Ability to operate patrol vehicles in emergency mode.
• Ability to get in and out of a patrol car on a frequent basis.
• Ability to successfully pass a physical skill and agility test at the time of graduation from the ILEA.
• Possess the finger and arm dexterity and the strength necessary to safely operate a firearm.
• Knowledge and experience in the utilization of technical equipment, including computers, cameras, and radar units.
• Proficiency in word processing/typing.
• Ability to render credible testimony in a court of law.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of people, including co-workers, other professionals, appointed and elected officials, and the general public.