Deputy Sheriff

Box Elder County; Brigham City (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Box Elder County Sheriff's Office is seeking a deputy to perform technical law enforcement work, patrol assigned areas, respond to calls, secure crime scenes, and conduct preliminary investigations. You will gather evidence, interview witnesses and suspects, and assist in processing cases.

Responsibilities include directing traffic, issuing tickets, investigating accidents, testifying in court, assisting other agencies, and upholding safety for the public and fellow officers.

Qualifications

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.
• 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.

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs technical law enforcement work in enforcing the laws and protecting the citizens of Box Elder County.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Patrol Sergeant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May assume command over other deputies in the absence of a higher ranking officer.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• 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.