Ordinance Deputy-Sheriff Office

ordinance deputy

class title: ordinance deputy

flsa status: non-exempt

wc code: 7720

pay range: 50

union: msea

perform various activities involved in the enforcement of ordinances relating to the regulation and control of livestock, weeds, garbage, solid waste, dogs, etc. Coordinate with planning and zoning, environmental health, weed/vector control, and the county road department. Provides support for the sheriff's office with a focus on improved delivery of law enforcement services to the public.

supervision is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel on department policies and practices.

works under the general supervision of the patrol sergeant. (the following description of duties may not be all inclusive and other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management).

• patrol unincorporated areas of the county and respond to complaints concerning applicable county ordinance violations, zoning violations, on-site water‑run, weeds on vacant lots and garbage accumulation on private and public property. Determine property owner identification and notify of violation. Issue citations as appropriate.
• receive abandoned car complaints. Determine and notify vehicle owner. Arrange for towing and impoundment as appropriate.
• perform fieldwork responding to complaints and capturing animals requiring the use of related equipment and operation of county vehicles. Interview complainants, locate and notify owners and/or impound animals when owner is not located. Issue citations as appropriate.
• maintain written records and prepare reports necessary for investigations, crime prevention and office activities.
• prepare correspondence related to ordinance violations and maintain related files.
• serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil and other official papers.
• enforces all felony and misdemeanor laws.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with other public safety agencies, special interest groups and the general public.
• maintains weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition.
• accounts for and transports evidence coming into custody.
• performs special projects as directed by the sheriff.
• attends shift meeting, seminars, and training sessions as required to remain knowledgeable of operations and promote job performance.
• maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms, and evasive action/driving skills. Takes active charge in serious or unusual situations.
• watches for wanted or missing persons and lost children; administers first aid to the injured in emergency cases.
• works under stressful, high‑risk conditions.
• performs in public relations programs, which may include speaking to citizens and school groups and public service efforts. Respond to citizen inquiries and requests. Meet with citizens.
• direct road traffic at accident or crime scenes as necessary. Perform cpr and first aid as needed. Serve subpoenas.
• maintain strict confidential records and information.
• follow all safety rules and procedures established for work areas.
• courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, department heads, outside agency personnel and the public.
• regular physical attendance at the employer’s facility is required.

provide assistance to public when citizens lock their keys in their vehicles. Ensure proper storage of property turned in to police department. Maintain proficiency by attending conferences and meetings, reviewing reports, reading materials, and meeting with others involved in work areas. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a standard keyboard, use a computer, printer, copier, fax, telephone, radios, handgun, handcuffs, shackles and other restraint devices, chemical agents, collapsible baton, firearm, and bullet‑resistant vest. The employee may be required to climb, crouch, crawl, bend or stoop, push, pull or drag objects.

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