Deputy Sheriff – Crisis Intervention Team Assessment Center Washington County Sheriff's Office [...]

Washcova; Abingdon (VA); Sur place; USD 51 402 - 53 402; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Washcova is seeking a deputy sheriff assigned to the Crisis Intervention Team Assessment Center (CITAC) in Virginia. The role involves accepting custody transfers, coordinating with mental health professionals, and ensuring timely assessments for individuals in behavioral health crises.

Responsibilities include completing required training, maintaining certifications, and producing accurate reports. The position requires strong communication, de-escalation skills, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Must complete DBHDS approved 40 hour CIT Core Training Program.
• Extensive knowledge of state and local laws related to involuntary civil commitment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff, the public, and partner agencies.

Responsabilités

• Serve as sworn deputy assigned to the CITAC.
• Accept custody transfers from law enforcement to ensure timely mental health assessment.
• Complete required training and maintain certifications.
• Prepare routine reports accurately in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate ability to interact with individuals in mental crisis and de-escalate situations.

Connaissances

CIT program

Custody transfer

Report writing

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Formation

High school diploma or GED

DCJS certified

AA degree preferred

Description du poste

Reports to: CITAC Sergeant

General Statement of Duties

Serves as sworn law enforcement deputy of the Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Crisis Intervention Team Assessment Center (CITAC).

Distinguishing Features of the Position

As a deputy sheriff assigned to the CITAC, deputy will accept transfers of custody from local law enforcement agencies as guided by the involuntary civil commitment process to ensure those experiencing a behavioral health crisis will be assessed in a timely manner by a mental health professional in a therapeutic location.

Dimensions of duty requirements

Successfully complete a Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) approved 40 hour CIT Core Training Program.

Ability to work collaboratively with local mental health and medical professionals in the community to ensure safe and therapeutic outcomes for those experiencing behavioral health crises.

Extensive working knowledge of federal, state and local laws that may pertain to the given assignment.

Extensive working knowledge of state laws that pertain to the involuntary civil commitment process.

Extensive working knowledge of Sheriff’s Office policy, procedures, and methods.

Ability to complete required reports in a timely and accurate manner.

Ability to endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted by hostile individuals, without responding inappropriately.

Ability to safely transfer and transport arrestees in custody.

Ability to communicate with persons who may be in mental crisis.

Ability to communicate effectively using clear, proper spoken and written English with staff, the public, and members of other agencies in the performance of duties.

Ability to observe and mentally record events, impressions, identities, and other observations.

Ability to impartially exercise independent judgement in the performance of duties.

Ability to distinguish hazards and/or criminal activity by sight and sound.

Ability to take notes and to completely and accurately describe factual information regarding an incident.

Ability to compose routine correspondence.

Ability to manage time and schedules.

Ability to successfully complete all required training.

Ability to successfully maintain all required training certifications.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of county, state, and federal government agencies as well as partner agencies to the assigned position.

Ability to safely operate motor vehicle during clear and in climate weather conditions.

Ability to make personal contact with the possibility of exposure to body fluid and or waste.

Ability to make personal contact and deal with persons experiencing behavioral health crisis.

Ability to perform searches of persons and areas by feeling, observing, hearing and smelling.

Ability to research information, law court decisions, methods, and techniques relevant to the Sheriff’s Office and the assigned position.

Ability to lift, carry, and/or drag heavy objects, with a minimum weight of 120lbs, such as victims or restraint subjects.

Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Sheriff.

Endorse and support the mission statement of the Sheriff’s Office.

Serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of state and county laws and ordinances relating to the criminal code, especially the involuntary civil commitment process; Extensive knowledge of law enforcement policy and procedure; ability to deal firmly, fairly and courteously with the public; ability to communicate effectively via voice, telephone, radio, intercom, and in writing with staff or the public; ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports; demonstrated skill in the use of firearms, physical condition that permits the activities necessary in, and inherent to law enforcement.

Minimum Education and Experience

Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a high school diploma or GED, a current law enforcement or jail basic certification from a DCJS accredited law enforcement academy, an associate’s degree from an accredited community or junior college preferred; must be a citizen of the United States; have no background or record of any criminal conviction; must be of exemplary ethical reputation; must possess a valid Virginia operators license with no major convictions within the preceding five-year period; must be able to satisfactorily pass a thorough background investigation; must be in a physical condition which does not limit, in any way, activities necessary and/or inherent to law enforcement operations.

Pay:

$51,402 to $53, 402

Washington County, Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer