Deputy Sheriff- Patrol

Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office; Georgetown (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office is seeking a full-time law enforcement deputy to perform patrol, investigations and court testimony across Colorado’s Clear Creek County. The role emphasizes rapid response to life- and property-threatening calls, strict adherence to state and federal statutes, and efficient report writing.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, Colorado POST certification, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/first aid.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Colorado POST Certified; must be proficient in all skills taught in the Police Academy.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver''s license.
• Must possess CPR and first aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Enforce County, State and Federal laws and ordinances.
• Conduct initial and follow-up investigations and make arrests.
• Prepare and submit routine and non-routine reports and documentation.
• Appear and testify in court and civil proceedings.
• Perform traffic enforcement, routine patrol, and assign duties as needed.
• Operate department vehicles and specialized law enforcement equipment.
• Provide public assistance including civil matters and safety-related support.
• Respond to life- and property-threatening calls and maintain public order.

Skills

Communication

Written English

Remain calm under pressure

Discretion under stress

Patrol and driving proficiency

Firearms proficiency

Non-lethal control techniques

Interagency collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Colorado POST Certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the limited supervision of the Patrol Sergeants and/or Captain, performs a variety of full performance, working-level law enforcement and non-law enforcement duties. Responds to life- and property-threatening calls. Enforces federal and state laws and county ordinances for the protection of life, health, safety, welfare, and property. Maintains peace and order for the general public. Service of civil process for criminal and non-criminal cases. Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Rate: $90,902.53 to $108,542.37/ DOQ

*APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE REFERENCES*

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

• Enforce County laws, State and Federal Statutes.
• Conduct initial investigations and follow-up investigations on scene and make arrests of offenders.
• Write crime case reports, arrest reports, complaint reports, missing persons reports, and other reports of similar nature. Prepare and submit a variety of routine and non-routine reports and documentation as required.
• Appear and testify in court and civil court proceedings.
• Perform traffic enforcement, routine patrol and special duties as assigned or as needed. Issue tickets to traffic violators.
• Operate various types of technical, specialized law enforcement equipment
• Assist the public in matters unrelated to law enforcement such as civil assists, eviction assistance, medical aid, water and ice rescue, wildland fire assistance and response, hazmat response, providing aid to lost persons, responding to pubic inquiries and other matters of similar nature.
• Provide law enforcement presence in the County through routine patrol of assigned area, crime prevention and effect arrests based upon probable cause and/or personal observation, routinely conduct security checks on businesses and private homes, and enforce traffic laws.
• Perform DUI and DUID investigation and detection, radar and laser operations, taser deployment, hazmat recognition, SWAT and hostage negotiation, domestic violence investigations, sexual assault investigations, missing or runaway children, mental health evaluations, and other specialized functions.
• Prepare and execute detailed arrest and search warrants. Investigate offenses as assigned, and testify in court as necessary.
• Make inquiries and request entries into CCIC/NCIC in normal functions of job-related duties.
• Work closely with a variety of individuals and other agencies to maintain law and order.
• Conduct and/or organize search and rescue operations.
• Conduct crime scene investigation and processing, together with evidence packaging and storing.
• Present a positive attitude and image to department members, other agencies and the public.
• Work rotating shifts, cover shifts and change schedule as needed or required. Attend and complete required weekly training to assure maximum efficiency, safety and preservation of skills.
• May perform in the official capacity of trainer and/or instructor in required areas including, but not limited to, Field Training Officer for new hires, Drug Recognition Expert, Intoxilyzer Instructor and non-lethal force instructor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May perform in the capacity of a training officer, providing information on policy and procedures, as well as rating new hires on their performance. Works closely with the Patrol Sergeants and Patrol Captain during the Field Training Program.

COMPLEXITY/RESPONSIBILITY:

Actions most often have a direct effect on the lives of others. Extremely difficult decisions are made under stressful conditions, and a high degree of accuracy is required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Requires a high school graduate or GED equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires a level of knowledge and ability to independently accomplish tasks and solve problems of typical complexity in a consistent and accurate manner and in a variety of situations. An essential aspect of this level is the creativity and innovation required to enhance the mere application of skill. Such a level is generally acquired by at least two (2) years law enforcement experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Must be Colorado POST Certified; Must be proficient in all skills taught in the Police Academy
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license
• Must possess certification for CPR and first aid.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of constitutional and case law as related to law enforcement practices.
• Knowledge of State Law and County Ordinances.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of computers used by the department.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively and give instructions both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to pass psychological, physical, and background examinations;
• Must have mastery-level skills in communications and in handling stressful situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, court officials, other agency officials, inmates, officers of other law enforcement agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately to emergency and/or threatening situations.
• Ability to act with tact and impartiality when dealing with the public, other agencies, co-workers, and arrestees.
• Ability both physically and psychologically to protect oneself and others in threatening situations.
• Ability to perform law enforcement duties requiring good judgment under pressure and good physical condition.
• Proficiency in the operation of department vehicles under normal and adverse weather and road conditions.
• Proficiency in the use of firearms to the department standard.
• Proficiency in non-lethal control techniques adequate to physically subdue and control unruly and resisting subjects.
• Proficiency and certification in specialized areas, including, but not limited to, arrest control, abandoned vehicles, certified and non-certified VIN chec