BCSO Deputy - Animal Control

buncombecounty; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Deputy in Animal Control who will patrol assigned areas, enforce laws, and protect citizens and property. The role requires responding to calls, investigating incidents, and preparing clear reports for court proceedings.

Responsibilities include serving legal documents, coordinating with other agencies, and participating in community outreach efforts while maintaining professional conduct and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to law enforcement work.
• Knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways and the geography of the county.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area of the County; inspect troubled areas and check security of business establishments; answer complaint calls and assist in investigating crimes and disturbances; interview witnesses; gather evidence; interrogate suspects and makes arrests; prepare investigation reports.
• Locate designated parties to serve legal papers such as summons, warrants, capiases, commitment papers, and special court orders; make arrests when necessary.
• Appear in court as a witness to give testimony.
• Cooperate with law enforcement officers of other governmental units in making investigations and arrest.
• Assist with community outreach.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Legal procedures

Geography of county

Serving legal papers

Firearms proficiency

Judgment under pressure

Report writing

Job description

Job Title: BCSO Deputy - Animal Control

Department: Sheriff

External Hiring Range: $26.51 - $30.26

Posted Internally and Externally

Purpose of the position:

This position is responsible for performing specialized law enforcement work as a uniformed patrol deputy to protect lives, property and rights of citizens of the county.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Patrol assigned area of the County; inspect troublesome areas and check security of business establishments; answer complaint calls and assist in investigating crimes and disturbances; interview witnesses; gather evidence; interrogate suspects and makes arrests; prepare investigation reports.
• Locate designated parties to serve legal papers such as summons, warrants, capiases, commitment papers, and special court orders; make arrests when necessary.
• Appear in court as a witness to give testimony.
• Cooperate with law enforcement officers of other governmental units in making investigations and arrest.
• Assist with community outreach.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Typical Work Schedule:

Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and County attendance policies and procedures.
Regular, predictable attendance is essential

*Note: This position has been identified as an emergency essential position and as such employees in this position may be needed to work, including after-hours, weekends and during a public emergency (to include but not limited to: floods, ice storms, disease outbreak, terrorist attack, etc).

Supervision Received:

Receives direction regarding general objectives of assigned work, operates within division and agency policy using independent judgement in achieving assigned objectives; independently determines best methods and sequence to achieve assigned tasks.

Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities :

None

Decision Making and Problem Solving:

Problems may be of a more ambiguous level requiring a range of possible solutions. Decisions are based on understanding of policies and procedures and requires critical thinking. May develop new strategies to deal with problems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to law enforcement work
• Knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways and the geography and socioeconomic characteristics of the county
• Knowledge of the content and purpose of legal papers and the practices involved in serving them
• Some knowledge of the standard practices, materials, techniques, and equipment associated with the Patrol Division
• Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action
• Ability to apply interpretation of laws to specific situations
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to present court testimony effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

Organization Conformance Standards for all positions:

Interact with other employees, customers, and partners in an effective manner, with professionalism and cultural competency; work effectively and efficiently as a team contributor including interacting and communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Maintain knowledge of the agency organizational rules, policies, procedures, services, and mission.
Plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce quality work with measurable results and within identified deadlines; Function in highly stressful circumstances and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions; ability to maintain calm demeanor while dealing with stressful situations and customers.
Demonstrate the County's core values through performance and conduct. This expectation extends beyond the workplace and County systems to include off-site, and off-duty conduct that undermines an employee's creditability as a representative of the County; Conduct business in an ethical manner at all times while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations to accomplish a common task; responsible for managing matters affecting employment and completing personnel-related activities timely and according to County policy.
Safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal state and local standards.
Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Minimum Education, Trai