Deputy Sheriff

Summary

GENERAL PURPOSEPerforms technical law enforcement work in enforcing the laws and protecting the citizens of Box Elder County.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under the general supervision of a Patrol Sergeant.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDMay assume command over other deputies in the absence of a higher ranking officer.EXAMPLE OF DUTIESPatrols assigned areas of Box Elder County in a police vehicle or on foot; responds to calls for assistance; secures crime scenes for evidence searches; makes preliminary investigations and interrogates complainants, witnesses and suspects. Provides follow-up assistance on related cases. Photographs and collects evidence and helps process crime scenes.Apprehends suspects and testifies in court as appropriate.Works closely with Social Services, Family Services, and MentalHealth, and Juvenile Court.Directs traffic, issues tickets for moving and criminal violations and investigates accidents involving motor vehicles; prepares and submits accident, offense, arrest and other forms and reports as necessary.Assists other police agencies in Box Elder County.Performs all duties with due regard to personal safety, and safety of fellow officers and the public; assists in safety training of other deputies.Escorts prisoners to and from courtroom or from one location to another; subdues unruly prisoners if necessary.Serves processes, notices, summonses and subpoenas.Performs related law enforcement duties as required.Must have the ability to get along with citizens and coworkers.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSEPerforms technical law enforcement work in enforcing the laws and protecting the citizens of Box Elder County.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under the general supervision of a Patrol Sergeant.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDMay assume command over other deputies in the absence of a higher ranking officer.EXAMPLE OF DUTIESPatrols assigned areas of Box Elder County in a police vehicle or on foot; responds to calls for assistance; secures crime scenes for evidence searches; makes preliminary investigations and interrogates complainants, witnesses and suspects. Provides follow-up assistance on related cases. Photographs and collects evidence and helps process crime scenes.Apprehends suspects and testifies in court as appropriate.Works closely with Social Services, Family Services, and MentalHealth, and Juvenile Court.Directs traffic, issues tickets for moving and criminal violations and investigates accidents involving motor vehicles; prepares and submits accident, offense, arrest and other forms and reports as necessary.Assists other police agencies in Box Elder County.Performs all duties with due regard to personal safety, and safety of fellow officers and the public; assists in safety training of other deputies.Escorts prisoners to and from courtroom or from one location to another; subdues unruly prisoners if necessary.Serves processes, notices, summonses and subpoenas.Performs related law enforcement duties as required.Must have the ability to get along with citizens and coworkers.#J-18808-Ljbffr