What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff I position at Navajo County?
Under direct supervision, performs technical work of moderate difficulty in law enforcement or investigative duties; performs related work as assigned.
*Tentative Testing dates:
August 7th, 2024
August 29th, 2024
September 4th, 2024
September 17th, 2024
September 18th, 2024
September 24th, 2024
September 25th, 2024
*Tentative Academy Dates:
January 2025-June 2025
Eligible applicants will begin employment prior to academy start date.
*Applicants will receive further information about the testing process once the NeoGov application is received*
(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
· Patrols and provides security for prevention of crime, enforcement of laws and protection of life and property in assigned areas, looking for unusual or suspicious activities or persons; operates patrol vehicles; provides back-up assistance to co-workers; provides scene security and protection for Fire and Medical personnel.
· Enforces local, state and federal laws, and compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
· Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases; identifies and collects evidence; performs surveillance duties as required; completes detailed reports and required paperwork; performs follow-up investigations as required.
· Arrests law violators; transports and processes prisoners; testifies in court; serves arrest and search warrants; serves and enforces child and adult orders of protection; performs building searches; conducts traffic stops and investigates traffic accidents.
· Represents the Sheriff's Office at court hearings; prepares reports and materials requested and subpoenaed by the courts; and testifies in court cases.
· Attends training and educational programs and seminars.
· Performs Court security and acts as bailiff as assigned.
· Assists in the execution of and serves various writs, subpoenas and court orders, evictions and subpoenas.
· Participates in and presents preventative education and information through community and school awareness projects; teaches and counsels those within the community on law enforcement activities, programs and referral resources.
· Maintains patrol vehicles and equipment in clean and effective operating order.
· Assists and interacts with other Sheriff's personnel, County departments, outside organizations and businesses, and federal, state and local law enforcement organizations in order to accomplish tasks.
· Knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment.
· Knowledge of relevant laws, rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement.
· Knowledge of County roads and routes.
· Knowledge of law enforcement investigative work.
· Skill in the use of firearms, law enforcement vehicles for evasive driving, and communications equipment.
· Skill in acting quickly and calmly with proper judgment in emergency situations.
· Skill in maintaining accurate and timely documentation and records.
· Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
· Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
High School diploma or GED; AND must meet all Arizona POST requirements; may have less than two years experience as a Police officer if transferring laterally from another Law Enforcement Agency; AND a valid driver's license.
Salary : $54,141
Deputy Sheriff II
Navajo County -
Show Low, AZ
Deputy Sheriff Lateral- YCSO (Countywide)
Yavapai County Government -
Countywide, AZ
