Law Enforcement Deputy Sheriff (Certified_

Responsibilities

Promote public safety in patrol area.
Respond to all dispatch calls in a timely manner.
Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
Respond to a variety of calls that require several intervention approaches ranging from personal counseling techniques to the use of physical or deadly force.
Take control of accident scenes to maintain traffic flow, to assist accident victims, and to investigate causes.
Observe traffic and initiate traffic stops.
Perform checks on dwellings, buildings and grounds to ensure prevention of damage by fire, theft and/or vandalism.
Respond to calls for assistance, administer first aid at crime or accident scenes; also securing these scenes to make sure the integrity of the scene and evidence are not compromised.
Verify that the proper legal charges have been made against law offenders.
Execute arrest warrants, locating and taking persons into custody.
Apprehend and arrest suspects without violating suspect's rights or causing undue harm while observing officer safety procedures at all times.
Record daily activities and submit logs.
Prepare other related reports and paperwork disbursed to appropriate authorities.
Transport or escort prisoners and defendants en route to courtrooms, prisons or jails, attorney's offices or medical facilities.
Testify in court concerning work activities.
Place people in protective custody.
Assist in the presentation of departmental training programs.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Training: Graduation from High school or an equivalent program.
Minimum Qualifications And Standards Required: Certification from a Department of Law Enforcement Police Standards and Training Commission.
Physical Demands: Frequent stooping and bending required, as well as manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and the ability to grasp objects. Requires the ability to see, hear, and speak. Requires the ability to walk for extended periods of time.
Work Environment: The Deputy Sheriff position is expected to work varied, twelve-hour shifts, many of which include nighttime and weekend work. Work is performed in a controlled and occasionally high-stress environment. During natural disasters, major accident scenes, or major crime scenes, the jobholder may be required to be on scene to assist in any way with both Sheriff's Office personnel and victims.

Qualifications

Examples of Duties: Promote public safety in patrol area.
Respond to all dispatch calls in a timely manner.
Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
Respond to a variety of calls that require several intervention approaches ranging from personal counseling techniques to the use of physical or deadly force.
Take control of accident scenes to maintain traffic flow, to assist accident victims, and to investigate causes.
Observe traffic and initiate traffic stops.
Perform checks on dwellings, buildings and grounds to ensure prevention of damage by fire, theft and/or vandalism.
Respond to calls for assistance, administer first aid at crime or accident scenes; also securing these scenes to make sure the integrity of the scene and evidence are not compromised.
Verify that the proper legal charges have been made against law offenders.
Execute arrest warrants, locating and taking persons into custody.
Apprehend and arrest suspects without violating suspect's rights or causing undue harm while observing officer safety procedures at all times.
Record daily activities and submit logs.
Prepare other related reports and paperwork disbursed to appropriate authorities.
Transport or escort prisoners and defendants en route to courtrooms, prisons or jails, attorney's offices or medical facilities.
Testify in court concerning work activities.
Place people in protective custody.
Assist in the presentation of departmental training programs.

Benefits

The Martin County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Health Insurance: Florida Blue – Self Insured Plan, MCSO contributes 75% of the total premium, with the employee contributing 25%.
Dental Insurance: Delta Dental, MCSO contributes 75% of the total premium, with the employee contributing 25%.
Vision Insurance: Humana Vision Care, the employee contributes 100% of the total premium.
Life Insurance: Standard Life Insurance Company, Inc. and CIGNA, MCSO contributes 100% of the premium for this benefit.

Schedule

Varying, twelve-hour shifts, many of which include nighttime and weekend work.

Pay

Starting salary is estimated based on overtime and holiday pay.