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Under direct supervision, performs technical work of moderate difficulty

in law enforcement or investigative duties; performs related work as

assigned.

• \*Tentative Testing dates:**\

Held in March\

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• \*Tentative Academy Dates:**\

July 2025-December 2025\

Eligible applicants will begin employment prior to academy start date.\

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• \*Applicants will receive further information about the testing

process once the NeoGov application is received\***\

Essential Job Functions

• (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 and Skills

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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.

Salary : $60,000 - $102,000