Deputy Sheriff

Walton County Sheriff's Office; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton County Sheriff's Office in DeFuniak Springs, FL seeks a deputy to perform general law enforcement work including patrol, crime prevention, and legal enforcement. Under supervision, duties include responding to incidents, making arrests, and supporting investigations on rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The role requires integrity, ability to work with the public, and the physical capability to subdue suspects.

Qualifications

• Education – High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certifications – Florida law enforcement training completed as required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of law violators or suspected violators.
• Patrols assigned areas to preserve public order and prevent crimes.
• Makes arrests and testifies in prosecutions; conducts investigations.
• Protects crime scenes, preserves evidence, and coordinates on-site activities.
• Transports arrested individuals to jail and prepares reports for court.
• Enforces traffic laws; investigates traffic accidents and directs traffic when needed.

Skills

Oral & written instructions

Emergency response

Stress management

Team collaboration

Report writing

Impartial conduct

Physical conditioning

In-service training

Interviewing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Under general supervision of a Sergeant, or designee, performs general law enforcement work in the preservation and protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, the maintenance of good public order, the enforcement of civil and criminal law, and other related duties as required by direction or assignment. All assignments involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of the law enforcement function and for conscientious and effective performance of duties without immediate supervision. Incumbent exercises judgment and individual initiative in the performance of routine duties and in emergency situations. Positions require the member to work on rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. Duties are generally performed on an assigned shift, but the deputy may be called upon to work special assignments, on other shifts and/or at such times as directed to best fill the efficient and effective operations of the Sheriff’s Office. Work is reviewed through personal observation, inspections and by discussion and review of reports for adherence to prescribed methods and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education – High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U. S. Dept. of Education or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education.
• Certifications – Certification of completion of law enforcement training as required by the State of Florida.
• Meet requirements and standards of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Driver License.

Essential Job Functions

• Pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of law violators or suspected law violators.
• Patrols assigned areas of the County to preserve public order and tranquility, and to prevent and/or discover the commission of crimes against persons or property.
• Makes arrests and testifies in the prosecution of law violators; conducts preliminary and/or detailed investigations of the commission of crime or law violations.
• Protects the crime scene, gathers and preserves matters evidence, takes and records testimony; directs and coordinates activities on-site unless relieved by a superior officer; assists investigators in specialized investigations.
• Transports arrested individuals to jail, and prepares offense and case reports and investigative information for court.
• Serves warrants, capias, court orders and other legal processes; locates and arrests persons wanted on warrants or court orders.
• Enforces the traffic laws and arrests or issues summons to traffic law violators; reports unsafe road conditions; directs the flow of traffic when required; investigates traffic accidents.
• Participates in work involving juveniles, making preliminary and/or detailed investigation and follow-up, referring such cases as needed to Juvenile Court.
• Assists in the training of Personnel.
• Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed.
• Regular and prompt job attendance.
• Other functions defined by statute or as lawfully directed.

Required Skills

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly under stressful conditions
• Ability to work closely with others as a team.
• Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise and objective written and oral reports.
• Ability to enforce the law with firmness, tact and impartiality and to deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to maintain a level of physical conditioning to be able to physically subdue, restrain, and apprehend law violators.
• Ability to meet requirements of periodic in-service training in all high liability areas (firearms, defensive tactics, A.S.P., tactical driving).
• Ability to render physical assistance.
• Skill in calmly and systematically eliciting critical information from individuals who may be injured and/or highly emotional.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of the application of modern law enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the importance of law enforcement work, the geography of Walton County, its unincorporated areas, and the general roadway system of the County.
• Knowledge of General Orders and standard operating procedures.