Part Time Sheriff Deputy - Court Services

Dallas County Sheriff's Office; Adel (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Dallas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a PRN Sheriff Deputy to perform essential law enforcement duties across the Court Services Division. The role requires the ability to cover flexible hours and locations as needed, while maintaining public safety and order.

Candidates must be certified peace officers in Iowa and able to meet ongoing training requirements. Duties include operating security equipment, responding to incidents, and supporting court personnel with investigations and outreach.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Certified peace officer in Iowa and ability to meet ILEA requirements.
• Experience in law enforcement preferred but not required for PRN status.

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray and magnetometer equipment.
• Detect security issues with surveillance equipment.
• Prepare daily activity logs of contraband, baggage and persons.
• Interact with Judges, Attorneys, court personnel and staff to maintain peace.
• Execute operations plans in assigned areas.
• Respond to calls and incidents including domestic disputes and crimes.
• First responder at scenes; provide basic life support and death notifications.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and collect evidence; document findings.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Detail oriented

Independent judgment

Knowledge of laws

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified peace officer (Iowa)

Iowa LAW enforcement training eligibility

Tools

X-ray/magnetometer operation

Surveillance equipment operation

Office software (CRM/Reports)

Job description

The Court Services Sheriff Deputy performs responsible law enforcement duties in the protection of life/property through crime prevention/enforcement of laws and ordinances. This position works in all areas assigned to the Court Services Division and performs all appropriate duties to preserve the peace and security of those areas and other areas assigned.

This position will be "Pro Re Nata" (PRN) or "as needed". The assigned schedule and work hours will be flexible to cover the needs of the Court Services division, as necessary.

Candidate must be a Certified Peace Officer in the State of Iowa.

• Operate x-ray and magnetometer equipment in all areas assigned to the Court Services Division in buildings equipped with such equipment.
• Detects security issues and criminal activity with surveillance equipment in all areas assigned to the Court Services Division.
• Prepares daily activity logs of all contraband, baggage, and persons entering areas assigned to the Court Services Division.
• Works with Judges, Attorneys, Court Personnel, and civilian state/county employees to preserve the peace and security of the areas assigned to the Court Services Division.
• Work assigned areas to execute operations plans.
• Follow the Dallas County Courthouse Security Plan as adopted by the Board of Supervisors and 5th Judicial District of the State of Iowa.
• Execute both in and out of state extradition transports/warrant service.
• Responds to calls/complaints including domestic/neighborhood disputes, rape, assault, robberies, disorderly conduct, vandalism, fire, emergencies, animal control and various incidents involving misdemeanors/ felonies; provides advice/assistance to citizens on criminal/civil processes; facilitates/mediates resolution of disputes; provides counseling/referral to community services.
• Acts as first responder at scene of accidents/crimes; secures scene, provides emergency first aide/CPR; provides death notification to family members.
• Conducts preliminary investigations; interviews witnesses/victims to obtain statements; collects, photographs/marks evidence; reconstructs the accident/crime scene by preparing detailed sketches/diagrams; takes measurements; prepares detailed reports; may conduct follow up investigations.
• Apprehends/arrests individuals involved in the commission of a crime; executes warrants/court orders; transports offenders to jail; enforces court orders for mental commitments/evaluations.
• Initiates the filing of charges against suspected criminals; files probable causes, complaint forms, and criminal histories to the County Attorney's office; attends court proceedings/appears at hearings to assist/provide testimony regarding arrests/investigations.
• Writes detailed/accurate reports to document activities including pre-preliminary complaints, supplemental/follow-up investigations, accident/incident reports, and daily activity logs.
• As deputies gain experience/training they become eligible for specialty assignments including field training officer, and firearms instructor, etc.
• Performs related duties.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to two years related work experience in the law enforcement field.
• Valid State of Iowa Driver License.
• Must be a certified peace officer in the State of Iowa.
• Must maintain the ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.
• Must meet all continuing education requirements and successfully complete all required recertification courses.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Employees must be able to act without immediate supervision/exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before an individual or a group of people Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions from abstract and concrete variables to determine necessary actions, occasionally within a very short time frame.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and County laws.
• Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, statutes, legal precedents and the Code of Iowa.
• Knowledge of criminal, civil and constitutional law; knowledge of County government and political systems.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, elected officials, law enforcement personnel, representatives of other governmental agencies, the media, other County employees and the general public.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in operating computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• A Deputy's duties range from periods of physical inactivity to situations requiring extreme physical exertion/exposure to danger.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and contagious or infectious diseases. The work requires the use of specialized law enforcement equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between th