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Patrol Deputy Job opening - Rio Blanco County state Colorado ( Job openings )
Rio Blanco County , state Colorado
( By Press Release office )
2024-02-21T00:00 - 2024-03-22T00:00 | 2 | 1
Sheriff's Office Application
Personal History Questionnaire
Benefits Summary
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
: The Deputy Sheriff provides basic law enforcement service in the County, including enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, prevention and repression of crime, preservation of public peace and the protection of life and property.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following:
Enforces the laws of the State of Colorado and Rio Blanco County. May assist other law enforcement officers with the enforcement of federal laws and local ordinances. Apprehends violators. Investigates crimes and criminal activity, including narcotics interdiction. Enforces traffic laws, prevents and represses crime, preserves public peace and provides protection of life and
Responds to, investigates, and coordinates events at traffic accidents, wild land and structure fires, and search and rescues while on duty or on-call. Emergency assistance is provided according to departmental policies and procedures.
Prepares documentation, reports and other communications necessary for the prosecution of cases. Testifies in court, gives verbal testimony on facts of case, identifies evidence, and produces reports and other items of evidence as necessary.
Performs special duties as assigned by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or Patrol Sergeant.
Serves civil process papers to ensure that paperwork is delivered to parties involved. Conducts V.I.N. inspections for registration in Colorado. Provides traffic control during special events and funerals.
Conducts thorough inspection of the issued patrol vehicle to ensure proper operation of equipment or the need for fleet maintenance. Maintains all assigned equipment, to include but not limited to assigned vehicle, weapons, work area and computers.
Promotes community relations by disseminating information, conducts safety programs in the schools, conducts ranch and business checks, and other services.
May represent the Sheriff's Department at various community activities or meetings. Attends training to maintain or improve knowledge and skills.
Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
:
None.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
:
Patrol Sergeant, Undersheriff, Sheriff
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalent. 2 years of general work experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
: Must possess the Basic Certificate from the
Colorado
Peace Officer Standards and Training (
POST
). Possession of a current first aid/CPR card. Possession of an appropriate Colorado motor vehicle operator's license and must be insurable under the County's liability coverage.
SPECIAL NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
: Must be 21 years of age. Must have no conviction or plea of nolo contendere to a federal or state felony charge or crime involving moral turpitude or any crimes that would affect POST certification or which would violate any other County policy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
: Knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes Titles 16, 18, and 42 and a working knowledge of numerous law enforcement manuals. Must have the ability and sufficient skills to obtain the necessary professional certificates required by state statute or departmental policy. Must have the ability and sufficient skills to maintain proficiency with firearms, self-defense weapons, and other departmental equipment after a reasonable training period. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively interact with other professionals, courts of law, and the public. Computer skills are required to input data into various databases and write correspondence and reports.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands for the position involve the movement of files, books, evidence, equipment, etc., frequently exceeding 50 pounds. Often demands restraining, dragging and/or carrying suspects weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Most work assignments require long periods of sitting, standing, walking, and physically restraining angry and hostile adults. Requires fast physical reaction appropriate to the circumstances under stressful conditions. May be required to walk several miles over rugged and uneven terrain. Must be able to comply with the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Fitness for Duty Policy.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires work in a 24-hour per day, 7 day a week shift rotation. Must be able to work with rotating shift schedules and work stations. This includes working day, swing and night shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as required. Daily contact with suspects and victims and interaction to diffuse aggression. May receive physical injuries when confronting suspects and/or victims and may possibly be exposed to hazards and risks which accompany exposure to inmates and/or victims. Tasks are performed in a variety of settings, including office and outdoor environments (with exposure to all types of weather conditions and terrain). The environment can be highly stressful and hazardous.
OTHER
:
May be required to submit to and pass drug or alcohol testing per county or departmental policies.
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