Reserve Deputy Sheriff

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Drive a patrol car, boat and/or personal watercraft in assigned area; survey area for activity that appears irregular or suspicious; enter and inspect businesses, residences and areas of known criminal activity; observe traffic activity and conditions; cite or warn violators.
• Talk to residents in patrol areas; provide information and referrals; check on well being of individuals; collect information on criminal activities.
• Investigate alleged crimes, accidents and suspicious activities; interview involved parties; find, identify and preserve physical evidence; apprehend criminals; assist in preparation and testifying in court.
• Investigate and/or control complaints involving family disputes, removing inebriates, excessive noise, runaways, mentally ill persons or incorrigible juveniles; provide first aid for injuries, illness, drug overdose or attempted suicides.
• Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends.
• Prepare and write extensive and complex police reports or routine correspondence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

• Journey level
• Professional
• Perform the full range of duties, working independently, applying well developed subject knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative.
• Receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
• Fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.
• Work is reviewed based on compliance, appropriateness, and effectiveness in meeting goals and deadlines.
• Receive direction from manager or staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.
 
Training and experience for journey level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.  (Equivalency 5-8 years of qualifying training and/or experience).
 
Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and /or additional training, licenses, or certificates.