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Deputy Sheriff

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Lincoln County

Sheriffs Department

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Lincoln County Sheriff and UnderSheriff, the Deputy Sheriff is a non-exempt position under FLSA. This employee provides citizen assistance, enforces all federal, state and local laws, and performs patrol duties in all areas in Lincoln County. The Deputy Sheriff makes arrests, issues traffic violations, and investigates crimes and accidents. This employee should possess excellent organizational, communication, and public relation skills. This position has limited access to protected health information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Enforces all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances in all areas of Lincoln County;

Protects the lives and property of the citizens of Lincoln County;

Makes arrests and issues traffic citations;

Performs routine patrol duties & building checks;

Performs courtroom security;

Responds to complaints, crimes, disturbances, disaster situations, & missing person searches;

Investigates crimes and accidents and gathers evidence;

Responds to emergency situations and assists other emergency services personnel where needed;

Provides citizen assistance;

Operates law enforcement equipment including patrol vehicle, firearms, and communication equipment in a safe manner;

Testifies in court;

Insures department equipment is properly maintained;

Servers warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents;

Follows department policies and procedures including safety procedures and practices.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Provides security during various activities and events;

Provides funeral escort;

Assists with community corrections and probation;

Assist with public presentations when required;

Assists with jail duty, prisoner care and transports;

Attends departmental training sessions;

Assists other law enforcement agencies;

Assists with weather watching and reporting;

Performs animal control;

Assists with Emergency Preparedness response as assigned, according to chain of command;

Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

Deputy Sheriff

Position Requirements

Lincoln County

Sheriffs Department

EXPERIENCE:

One to three years of similar experience is preferred. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary skills to perform the job reasonably well within six months of employment.

EDUCATION:

A high school diploma or GED is required. This position requires graduation from Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center; 40 hours of continuing education annually, and possession of a valid Kansas Drivers License.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, CPR, First Aid, law enforcement techniques, and a working knowledge of mathematics are required. This employee must be able to efficiently operate firearms, patrol vehicles, computers, two-way radios, radar equipment, breath analysis equipment, and other law enforcement equipment. The ability to concentrate on tasks in the presence of distractions, complete forms, understand and anticipate problems, and read and interpret maps, manuals, legal documents, reports, and written instruction is required. This employee should have knowledge of the county geography and addressing system. The ability to remain calm in stressful situation, and to apply logical thinking in determining a proper course of action in a minimum of time is necessary. his employee should possess excellent public relation, oral and written communication skills.

PROBLEM SOLVING:

Problem solving is a factor in this position. This employee encounters problems with domestic violence, citizen complaints, traffic violations, and criminal investigations.

DECISION MAKING:

Decision-making is factor in this position. This employee makes decisions about arrests, investigating crimes and accidents, and performs daily duties in a safe efficient manner.

SUPERVISION:

This position works with daily supervision from the Sheriff and UnderSheriff but does not have supervisory responsibilities over subordinate personnel.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY: This employee is responsible for the safe operation of department equipment, but does not participate in the annual budget process.

PERSONAL RELATIONS:

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