Deputy Sheriff

Navajo County; Arizona; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo County in Arizona is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to perform technical law enforcement duties under general supervision. The role involves patrols, crime prevention, emergency response, and evidence handling in assigned areas.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, one year as a Deputy Sheriff I or two years law enforcement experience, Arizona POST eligibility, and a valid driver’s license; POST training is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year as a Deputy Sheriff I or two years law enforcement experience.
• Must meet Arizona POST requirements.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas, deter crime, and protect lives and property; operate patrol vehicles.
• Enforce local, state, and federal laws; provide back-up to deputies and assist with court security.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls; interview victims, witnesses and suspects; collect evidence.
• Arrest offenders; transport and process prisoners; testify in court; execute warrants and protection orders.
• Prepare reports and paperwork; participate in training and educational programs; interact with other agencies and the public.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Report writing

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision, performs technical work of moderate difficulty in law enforcement or investigative duties; performs related work as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Patrols and provides security for prevention of crime, enforcement of laws and protection of life and property in assigned areas, looking for unusual or suspicious activities or persons; operates patrol vehicles; provides back-up assistance to co-workers; provides scene security and protection for Fire and Medical personnel.
• Enforces local, state and federal laws, and compliance with regulations, policies and procedures; may act as Field Training Officer for other Deputies.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases; identifies and collects evidence; performs surveillance duties as required; completes detailed reports and required paperwork; performs follow-up investigations as required.
• Arrests law violators; transports and processes prisoners; testifies in court; serves arrest and search warrants; serves and enforces child and adult orders of protection; performs building searches; conducts traffic stops and investigates traffic accidents.
• Represents the Sheriff's Office at court hearings; prepares reports and materials requested and subpoenaed by the courts; and testifies in court cases.
• Identifies, attends and conducts training and educational programs and seminars.
• Performs Court security and acts as bailiff as assigned.
• Assists in the execution of and serves various writs, subpoenas and court orders, evictions and subpoenas.
• Participates in and presents preventative education and information through community and school awareness projects; teaches and counsels those within the community on law enforcement activities, programs and referral resources.
• Maintains patrol vehicles and equipment in clean and effective operating order.
• Assists and interacts with other Sheriff's personnel, County departments, outside organizations and businesses, and federal, state and local law enforcement organizations in order to accomplish tasks.
• Field Training Officer (FTO).
• Assumes duties of Sergeant when assigned.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement.
• Knowledge of County roads and routes.
• Knowledge of law enforcement investigative work.
• Skill in the use of firearms, law enforcement vehicles for evasive driving, and communications equipment.
• Skill in acting quickly and calmly with proper judgment in emergency situations.
• Skill in maintaining accurate and timely documentation and records.
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

High School diploma or GED; AND one year as a Deputy Sheriff Ior two years law enforcement experience with another police agency; AND meet all Arizona POST requirements; AND a valid driver's license.