Deputy Sheriff , II or III

Deputy Sheriff I, II and III

Summary of

Job Purpose:

Responsible for performing a variety of public safety and law enforcement services. Performs law enforcement related activities that include technical and administrative functions. May be assigned to detention, court, or patrol.

Deputy I: Employees in the class of Deputy Sheriff I are distinguished from those in the class of Deputy Sheriff II or Deputy Sheriff III by working to obtain or in possession of a Category III POST certificate and assignment to work in the detention facility without being the holder of a current Nevada Basic, Intermediate or Advanced POST certificate. Employees in the Deputy Sheriff I class shall not be assigned to patrol and/or investigative functions without direct supervision until successful completion of required certifications.

• Maintains order and security within the detention facility; assesses information and makes decisions regarding inmates; directs and instructs inmates; monitors and documents behavior of inmates; supervises visitation, exercise, and work programs of inmates.
• Searches incoming inmates for removal of valuables and contraband; inventories property for secure keeping; conducts interviews and reviews background of inmates to determine appropriate housing assignment and if medical attention is needed; assigns inmates uniforms, supplies; provides orientation to new inmates regarding rules, regulations, and responsibilities; fingerprints and photographs inmates.
• Prepares written reports and maintains statistics on incidents such as use of force, disturbances, and contraband confiscated; identifies symptoms of possible emotional and physical disorders to make referrals; gives first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail of inmates; ensures inmates receive food and medication.
• Transports inmates for court appearances, medical appointments, work details, and other facilities.
• Completes appropriate paperwork upon release of inmates; provides inmates with proper notices and return of personal property and money.
• Performs security checks of facility and perimeter of facility, cell inspections, shakedowns, and search of inmates returning to jail from work detail/court/medical, etc.
• Enforces and executes civil and criminal processes; serves civil papers, jury summons, and court subpoenas; enforces training orders, arrest warrants, and search warrants; prepares for and testifies in court or other legal proceedings.
• Prepares written reports and completes forms for misdemeanors, crime reports, requests for service, activity logs, and arrest reports.
• Conducts criminal investigations; interviews victims, suspects, and witnesses; collects, preserves, and secures evidence from crime scenes; lifts fingerprints; takes photographs; makes sketches and diagrams; conducts searches; arranges for medical/psychological appointments for victims and transports when necessary.
• Assists in maintaining various tasks of upkeep of detention center.
• Animal control functions and enforcement.

Deputy II: Under general supervision, provides law enforcement services including: patrol, citizen assistance, investigations, crime prevention, traffic control, transportation, completes oral and written reports, court security; processes, monitors, controls activities, supervises, and transports inmates. Incumbent must have possession of a Category I Basic POST certificate and one (1) year of law enforcement experience.

• In addition to performing duties assigned to Deputy I; patrols town site and rural areas of County providing traffic enforcement, citizen assistance, building security, crime deterrence, accident investigation, and enforcement of state and local codes and/or ordinances; issues traffic citations.
• Responds to calls regarding suspicious or criminal activity, accidents, deceased persons, domestic disputes, public nuisances, mediates disputes and disturbances; administers basic first aid; assists other county departments as needed; assists other law enforcement agencies; arrests offenders.
• Plans, promotes, implements, and participates in community awareness programs that promote safety and enhance public relations.
• Maintains operation proficiencies; stays abreast of the latest information relevant to assignments and areas of responsibility.
• Participates in search and rescue efforts, may perform deputy coroner and/or resident deputy duties.
• May provide instruction and training; formally presents a body of knowledge to students in classroom settings; formally as a Field Training Officer or informally as a fellow employee, orients new personnel to their work environment.

Deputy III: Under general supervision, provides law enforcement services. Incumbent must have possession of a Category I Advanced POST certificate.

• In addition to performing duties assigned to Deputy I and II: provides instruction and training; formally presents a body of knowledge to students in classroom settings; formally as a Field Training Officer or…