Deputy Sheriff

About the role

Performs technical law enforcement work in enforcing the laws and protecting the citizens of Box Elder County. Works under the general supervision of a Patrol Sergeant. May assume command over other deputies in the absence of a higher ranking officer.

Responsibilities

• Patrols 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 Mental Health, 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