What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff position at Spotsylvania County?
Under general supervision, performs general law enforcement work in order to preserve public peace and order; to protect lives, property and rights of the public, and to enforce the laws of the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the County of Spotsylvania. Assures appropriate custody and control of prisoners; protects and assists the courts and serves civil process. Work involves patrolling County streets and neighborhoods to deter crime or apprehend and/or arrest violators or suspects; responds to calls for law enforcement assistance and gathers information for criminal investigations. A Deputy may be assigned to any division of the Sheriff's Office as needed. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work. This position is essential. Personnel occupying this position may be scheduled to work irrespective of weather conditions and/or when general county offices are closed.
Salary is commensurate on knowledge, skills, abilities and years of experience based on the Public Safety Step Pay Scale.• Reduces the commission of crimes and maintains law enforcement by patrolling throughout the County. Patrols County streets and neighborhood. Inspects troublesome areas and checks security of business establishments.
• Monitors radio calls; communicates with radio dispatcher and responds to complaints, reports of criminal events, requests for law enforcement, and domestic or public disputes. Apprehends and or arrests persons who violate federal, State or County codes and laws
• Gathers information in criminal investigations by interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects; performs searches of people, vehicles and buildings; prepares investigative reports of findings, facts and related information; makes arrests and processes arrested suspects. Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis for probable cause for criminal acts; and testifies in court.
• Enforces traffic laws and regulations. Detects traffic violators; performs traffic accident investigations and makes reports. Facilitates the movement of traffic and pedestrians around accidents, disabled traffic control devices or heavily congested areas. Assists disabled motorists. Directs traffic for funerals and other public gatherings.
• Serves civil and criminal documents.
• Serves as court Bailiff as requested and ensures security and orderly behavior in courts.
• Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergency scenes and disaster areas.
• Assists persons who are in physical or mental danger.
• Reads, comprehends, and interprets legal and non-legal documents.
• Completes and/or reviews paperwork documenting shift activities, offenses and incidents, victim and suspect statements and other related information.
• Assists other law enforcement personnel and agencies.
• Engages in public relations and community service activities and events to promote a positive image for the Sheriff's Office and to build cooperative and collaborative relationships with the community.
• Responds to questions from the public with regard to all issues concerning public safety and correct procedures and processes.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and issued equipment including firearms.
• Transports prisoners and mental patients.
• Participates in special public information programs as needed.
• Serves as School Resource Officer as needed (work at the discretion of the Sheriff)
• Performs other related duties as required.High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be 21 years or older of age.
Must pass the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Basic Law Enforcement Certification test as administered through an accredited police academy.
Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license.Must be physically able to operate law enforcement equipment including a two-way radio, radar, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle and operate a variety of firearms. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work involves sitting a significant portion of the time, but also involves walking and standing; and may involve running or physical confrontations when apprehending suspects, preventing crime, and/or resolving domestic or public disputes. Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using law enforcement weaponry. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, law enforcement equipment, office equipment, control knobs, switches, assigned firearms, weapons, etc. Must have high levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone and two-way radio.
Salary is commensurate on knowledge, skills, abilities and years of experience based on the Public Safety Step Pay Scale.• Reduces the commission of crimes and maintains law enforcement by patrolling throughout the County. Patrols County streets and neighborhood. Inspects troublesome areas and checks security of business establishments.
• Monitors radio calls; communicates with radio dispatcher and responds to complaints, reports of criminal events, requests for law enforcement, and domestic or public disputes. Apprehends and or arrests persons who violate federal, State or County codes and laws
• Gathers information in criminal investigations by interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects; performs searches of people, vehicles and buildings; prepares investigative reports of findings, facts and related information; makes arrests and processes arrested suspects. Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis for probable cause for criminal acts; and testifies in court.
• Enforces traffic laws and regulations. Detects traffic violators; performs traffic accident investigations and makes reports. Facilitates the movement of traffic and pedestrians around accidents, disabled traffic control devices or heavily congested areas. Assists disabled motorists. Directs traffic for funerals and other public gatherings.
• Serves civil and criminal documents.
• Serves as court Bailiff as requested and ensures security and orderly behavior in courts.
• Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergency scenes and disaster areas.
• Assists persons who are in physical or mental danger.
• Reads, comprehends, and interprets legal and non-legal documents.
• Completes and/or reviews paperwork documenting shift activities, offenses and incidents, victim and suspect statements and other related information.
• Assists other law enforcement personnel and agencies.
• Engages in public relations and community service activities and events to promote a positive image for the Sheriff's Office and to build cooperative and collaborative relationships with the community.
• Responds to questions from the public with regard to all issues concerning public safety and correct procedures and processes.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and issued equipment including firearms.
• Transports prisoners and mental patients.
• Participates in special public information programs as needed.
• Serves as School Resource Officer as needed (work at the discretion of the Sheriff)
• Performs other related duties as required.High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be 21 years or older of age.
Must pass the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Basic Law Enforcement Certification test as administered through an accredited police academy.
Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license.Must be physically able to operate law enforcement equipment including a two-way radio, radar, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle and operate a variety of firearms. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work involves sitting a significant portion of the time, but also involves walking and standing; and may involve running or physical confrontations when apprehending suspects, preventing crime, and/or resolving domestic or public disputes. Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using law enforcement weaponry. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, law enforcement equipment, office equipment, control knobs, switches, assigned firearms, weapons, etc. Must have high levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone and two-way radio.
Salary : $48,489 - $64,046
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