Patrol Deputy

WARD COUNTY
POSITION DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Sheriff’s Department         SALARY GRADE:  21

POSITION TITLE: Patrol Deputy                STATUS: Non-exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Lieutenant      STORM ESSENTIAL: Yes

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

  
EMPLOYEE’S NAME: ___________________________________________________

EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE:____________________________ DATE :____________

SUPERVISOR’S SIGNATURE:__________________________ DATE:____________

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

 The Patrol Deputy serves and protects the public and enforces the laws of the  State of North Dakota by routinely patrolling the roads and highways of the  County, checking the security of property, responding to calls for assistance,  investigating crimes and accidents, and keeping records of his/her activities.

2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (“.” Indicates essential function)

• Operate assigned vehicles in patrolling the roads and highway of the County, enforcing traffic laws, checking on the security of property, responding to calls for assistance and rendering aid

• Investigate accidents and crimes by securing crime scenes, interviewing witnesses and victims, gathering data, taking measurements, and searching for and securing physical evidence

• Completes logs and reports and other records of activities, investigations, and incidents he/she is involved with

• Locate individuals and serves civil papers and criminal warrants as assigned

• Participate in training programs and exercises to maintain proficiency in performing assigned functions

• Transport prisoners and mental health cases to or from State institutions and other law enforcement holding facilities

• Locate and arrest persons for whom criminal warrants have been issued

• Assist other law enforcement agencies as requested or directed
• Make court appearances to testify in traffic and criminal cases

• Take reports of a runaway juvenile, attempt to locate the juvenile, and remain with him/her until released to their family or other appropriate person or agency

• Attend meetings and briefings and provide public relations activities as directed

• Keep vehicle servicing and maintenance records for assigned vehicle and make arrangements for servicing and maintenance when needed.

3. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
 
 A Patrol Deputy is supervised by the Patrol Supervisor and does not supervise  others.

4. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):
 (“.” indicates essential functions)

• High School degree and at least one year of full-time work experience in law enforcement, security, or a public contact position or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

A two year college degree, one year experience working in the field of law enforcement, and licensure as a law enforcement officer in North Dakota are preferred.

• Current North Dakota Driver’s License and insurable driving record.

• Knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken; a general knowledge of the law and the functions of law enforcement; and a good understanding of human behavior, particularly in stressful situations.

• Skill in writing, reading, speaking and listening to the English language and effectively communicating with others both orally and in writing and particularly under pressure and in emergencies.

• Skill in effectively reasoning and dealing with others particularly in tense and potentially dangerous situations.

• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures and exercise judgment in applying policies and procedures.

• Ability to interpret the law, particularly under stress and in emergency situations.

• Ability to physically restrain another person if necessary.

• Ability to learn and effectively use the County’s computer software, organize assigned work and perform work productively, learn and effectively use new methods, procedures, and technologies in carrying out the functions of the position.

• Ability to work effectively and cordially with other employees, inmates, employees of other agencies and the public, including those from other cultures and of other races.

5. LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

 A Patrol Deputy is required to be licensed by the State of North Dakota as a law  enforcement officer within one year of employment in the position.  The position  also requires a valid driver’s license.  The failure to obtain or maintain current  licensure in either or both of these areas may result in suspension or termination  of employment.

 
6. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

 A Patrol Deputy spends the majority of working time operating a motor vehicle.

 Occasionally faces stressful situations which involve the risk of personal safety or  the safety of others.

 May be required to wear protective equipment, and must be ready to use a  firearm or physical force in the line of duty.

 May be required to run distances in pursuit of suspects; jump over or across  obstacles, climb obstacles such as fences or walls, bend, stoop, kneel, reach,  crawl, or stretch in performance of the job. 

 Must be able to lift and/or move objects and people weighing up to or in excess  of 300 pounds; physically control people; sit in a patrol car or elsewhere or stand  for long periods of time; and push vehicles for short distances. 

 Excellent overall health, eyesight, and hearing are necessary.

7. WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 The Patrol Deputy is usually assigned to work evenings and throughout the night  on a schedule that includes weekends and holidays.  Working hours and days off  may vary from schedule to schedule.  On occasion, because of work load or  emergencies, additional work may be required beyond scheduled hours

 The Patrol Deputy often works in extremes of climate and weather conditions.

  
8. OTHER ASSIGNMENTS:

County department heads and supervisors reserve the right to amend the  functions assigned a position, either temporarily or permanently, at any time as  they determine the best interests of their departments.  Further, employees may  be assigned other or additional functions to fill-in during the absence of other  employees or vacancies in other positions.