Sheriff's Deputy

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office seeks Sheriff’s Deputies to patrol unincorporated areas of Hamilton County and respond to a wide range of service calls. Deputies enforce laws, conduct investigations, and testify in court.

A POST certification is preferred; a TN Post- certified bonus is offered, with installments during probation. Candidates must be US citizens, at least 21, and hold a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognized high school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• US citizen.
• No felony convictions or disqualifying offenses.
• Possess valid driver’s license.
• POST certified law enforcement experience preferred but not required.
• Pass physical and psychological evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Patrol unincorporated Hamilton County areas.
• Respond to service calls and incidents; conduct investigations.
• Make arrests; testify in court; serve citizens with protection of life and property.
• Reconstruct accident scenes and assist in prosecutions; follow up investigations.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Patrol procedures

Report writing

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or GED

State certified Basic Police School

POST certification

Job description

Definition, Essential Functions

NOW HIRING SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES! - $8,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES THAT ARE TN POST CERTIFIED: $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR DEPUTIES THAT ARE POST CERTIFIED IN ANY OTHER STATE (paid in installments initially and at end of probationary period).

Applicants Must Meet The Minimum Qualifications To Be Considered.

MUST HAVE GRADUATED FROM A LAW ENFORCEMENT BASIC POLICE SCHOOL.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT HCSO HUMAN RESOURCES AT 423-209-7657 or 423-209-7014.

GENERAL DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, patrols the unincorporated areas of Hamilton County in an assigned sector and district; answers service calls ranging from barking dogs to initial investigation of homicides; enforces law and regulations; investigates traffic accidents; and performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patrols unincorporated areas of the County; answers services calls ranging from barking dogs to initial investigation of homicides; enforces laws and regulations; investigates traffic accidents and controls the scene; conducts follow-up investigations; locates wanted persons; makes arrests; recovers lost and stolen property; testifies in criminal or civil proceedings; serves citizens of Hamilton County for the purpose of protection of life and property; conducts special assignments.

Operates a patrol car in performing neighborhood and business watches; writes reports (e.g. traffic, property, person, arrest; arrest supplements; etc.); appears in court to testify as required; photographs traffic accident scenes; re-contacts victims to gather additional information; arrests offenders based on probable cause; maintains patrol vehicle including refueling and performing minor/routine maintenance; observes appropriate radio communications while discussing law enforcement matters with dispatchers.

Reconstructs accident scenes, including fatalities and serious injuries; presents findings of accidents to District Attorney's office for prosecution; uses proactive, highly visible law enforcement techniques to prevent accidents; safeguards life and property; processes crimes coming into the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Office; serves as canine patrol officer providing training of canines; answers calls and conducts drug searches, and fugitive tracking; answers domestic violence calls and assists in the mediation of same.

Identifies drunk or impaired drivers and affects an arrest to remove them from the highways; prepares for court presentation to assist in the positive prosecution of suspects; performs investigation of traffic accidents; collects evidence and property from the scene; draws conclusions as to what happened and the responsible party; protects the residents of Hamilton County through law enforcement activities aimed at eliminating the criminal element from the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a recognized high school diploma or GED
• be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• be a citizen of the United States
• not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor and other alcoholic beverages or controlled substances
• not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States
• pass a physical examination and psychological evaluation by a licensed professional that is consistent with ADA and that relates to the essential functions of the position
• pass a physical fitness and written tests
• possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Per CSM 804 Special Register, be currently certified as a law enforcement officer in good standing
• have graduated from a state certified Basic Police School
• one (1) year of full-time POST certified law enforcement experience preferred but not required
• pass a physical agility test administered by Human Resources and the department's training division

Physical Requirements; Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of child psychology as used in the assignment of School Resource Officer.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of available resources for providing youth with activities as an alternative to street activities.
• Knowledge of the psychological makeup of criminal perpetrators.
• Knowledge of criminal activities and methods of operation.
• Skill in maintaining one's personal and professional standards.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective relations within the law enforcement community and throughout the county.
• Skill in developing and maintaining manual and automated systems.
• Skill in maintaining one's personal and professional standards.
• Skill in analyzing data and drawing meaningful conclusions.
• Skill in developing information resources from informants.
• Skill in maintaining proficiency through ongoing training and education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This classification involves work in a law enforcement environment including potential for physical harm to self or others in the line of duty. Other hazards include exposure to infectious diseases. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of pre-employment and random drug testing.

Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, paid holidays and retirement to full time employees. For a complete listing of Hamilton County Employee Benefits, please visit www.hamiltontn.gov/HumanResources/Benefits.