Deputy Sheriff - Patrol

About the role

Performs daily traffic patrol to identify drivers in violation of traffic control and safety laws and regulations. Travels throughout assigned area to look for criminal activity. Also provides assistance as needed to those members of the public with which the incumbent comes into contact. Responds to calls and issues citations and/or makes arrests as needed as it relates to violation of state and local laws and codes. Enforces DUI, drug, and other laws. Responds to crime scenes and secures location. Apprehends suspects and other individuals as deemed necessary at the time of response. Answers calls for service to citizen complaints as directed by dispatch or as needed. Assesses situations, determines appropriate course of action, mitigates circumstances within proscribed policies and procedures, and calls for backup as needed. Abides by principles and regulations of safety to ensure safe conditions for the officer, other employees, and members of the public. Responds to non-emergency calls as requested by members of the community. Reviews circumstances and determines appropriate course of action to answer questions or to mitigate the situation.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily traffic patrol to identify drivers in violation of traffic control and safety laws and regulations.
• Travels throughout assigned area to look for criminal activity.
• Provides assistance as needed to those members of the public with which the incumbent comes into contact.
• Responds to calls and issues citations and/or makes arrests as needed as it relates to violation of state and local laws and codes.
• Enforces DUI, drug, and other laws.
• Responds to crime scenes and secures location.
• Apprehends suspects and other individuals as deemed necessary at the time of response.
• Answers calls for service to citizen complaints as directed by dispatch or as needed.
• Assesses situations, determines appropriate course of action, mitigates circumstances within proscribed policies and procedures, and calls for backup as needed.
• Abides by principles and regulations of safety to ensure safe conditions for the officer, other employees, and members of the public.
• Responds to non-emergency calls as requested by members of the community.
• Reviews circumstances and determines appropriate course of action to answer questions or to mitigate the situation.

Requirements

May serve on a Specialty Team as assigned. May include Emergency Response Teams (ERT), Hazardous Materials (HazMat), Water Rescue, and other specialized units.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy.
• Valid Idaho driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to pass a physical fitness test.
• Ability to pass a psychological evaluation.
• Ability to pass a drug screening.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of state and local laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

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Schedule

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