Deputy Sheriff , II or 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.

Employees in the class of Deputy Sheriff I are distinguished from those in Deputy Sheriff II or III by working to obtain or be in possession of a Category III POST certificate and assignment to work in the detention facility without holding 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 (individually and in groups); monitors and documents inmate behavior; supervises visitation, exercise, and work programs of inmates.
• Searches incoming inmates for removal of valuables and contraband; inventories property for security; conducts interviews and reviews background of inmates to determine appropriate housing and medical attention; assigns uniforms and 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; provides 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 the facility and perimeter, cell inspections, shakedowns and searches of inmates returning from work detail, court, or medical.
• Enforces and executes civil and criminal processes; serves civil papers, jury summons, court subpoenas; informs courts of training orders, arrest warrants and search warrants; prepares for audits or other legal proceedings.
• Prepares written reports and completes forms for criminal reports, service requests, 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 seizures; arranges for medical and psychological appointments for victims and transports when necessary.
• Assists in maintaining various tasks of upkeep of the detention center.
• Animal control functions and enforcement.

Under general supervision, provides law enforcement services including patrol, citizen assistance, investigations, crime prevention, traffic control, transportation, court security; completes oral and written reports, processes and monitors activities, supervises and transports inmates. Incumbent must possess a Category I Basic POST certificate and one (1) year of law enforcement experience. Incumbent’s regular assignment is to detention, patrol and/or investigative functions.

• In addition to Deputy I duties, patrols town sites and rural areas of county providing traffic enforcement, citizen assistance, building security, crime deterrence, accident investigation and enforcement of state and local codes and ordinances; issues traffic citations.
• Responds to calls regarding suspicious or criminal activity, accidents, deceased persons, domestic disputes, public nuisances, medical 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 operational proficiencies; stays abreast of latest information relevant to assignments and responsibilities.
• Participates in search and rescue efforts, may perform deputy coroner or resident deputy duties.

Under general supervision, provides law enforcement services. Incumbent must possess a Category I Advanced POST certificate.

• In addition to duties assigned to Deputy I and II, provides instruction and training; formally presents a body of knowledge to students in classroom settings; serves as a Field Training Officer or informally as a fellow employee to orient new personnel to their work environment.

• Deputy I:
  High School diploma/GED, 21 years of age at hire, U.S. citizen at time of testing, no felony or domestic violence convictions.
• Deputy II:
  Deputy I requirements, Category I Nevada POST certification, one (1) year of law‑enforcement…