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JOB TITLE: DEPUTY SHERIFF - PATROL

DEPARTMENT: Sheriff-Justice

SUPERVISOR: Sergeant or Officer in Charge (OIC) on Shift

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Typically does not supervise others. May serve in lead role on

special projects as assigned.

SALARY RANGE:

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt

LAST REVISION: 12/2019

Job Scope

Summary: Performs daily patrol of assigned County roads in order to maintain and ensure public safety.

Responds to calls for service, investigate crimes, arrest suspected violators, traffic enforcement, traffic

accident investigations, narcotics violation investigations, and to render aid to injured people. Enforces all

state and local laws for the protection of all citizens of the state of Idaho.

Other Information: Educates the public on civic issues. Trains new and enlisting deputies in a wide

variety of fields. Incumbent performs work that involves a wide variety of work situations that involve a

moderate degree of complexity due to the changing situations encountered. Incumbent typically works

under specific and definite directions and well-known procedures. Work requires the exercise of initiative,

independent judgment and discretion insofar as incumbent applies standards and procedures to routine

situations. Incumbent regularly interacts with supervisor while receiving periodic supervision.

Communicates with others both inside and outside the organization. Internal communication typically

involves communication with coworkers and supervisors, while external communications are with a

variety of members of the public. Impact is usually moderate with distinct impact to the department and

organization with significant impact on those to whom the incumbent responds for emergency services.

Errors in judgment and performance may have significant impact to the Countys reputation and to the

well being of the incumbent, coworkers, and members of the public. Work is typically performed

outdoors, may involve exposure to weather and dangerous conditions while engaged in emergency

response activities. Travel is regular, not typically extending beyond the County.

Essential Functions

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities, which are

not listed in any particular order of priority and may be amended or added to by the County at any time:

1. Performs daily traffic patrol to identify drivers in violation of traffic control and safety laws and

regulations. Travels throughout assigned area to look for criminal activity. Also provides assistance

as needed to those members of the public with which the incumbent comes into contact.

2. Responds to calls and issues citations and/or makes arrests as needed as it relates to violation of

state and local laws and codes. Enforces DUI, drug, and other laws. Responds to crime scenes and

secures location. Apprehends suspects and other individuals as deemed necessary at the time of

response.

3. Answers calls for service to citizen complaints as directed by dispatch or as needed. Assesses

situations, determines appropriate course of action, mitigates circumstances within proscribed

policies and procedures, and calls for backup as needed. Abides by principles and regulations of

safety to ensure safe conditions for the officer, other employees, and members of the public.

4. Responds to non-emergency calls as requested by members of the community. Reviews

circumstances and determines appropriate course of action to answer questions or to mitigate the

situation.

5. Assists in investigations as directed by supervisor or detective to assess criminal causes and identify

offenders. May independently investigate traffic accidents and incidents in order to assess cause or

other determining factors in the accident or incident.

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6. May serve as lead trainer over a specific area of specialty or expertise (e.g., firearms, baton use,

etc.).

7. Assist in maintaining the offices computer network, develop new and existing forms for computer

use, train users in Spillman (a database program), instruct in basic computer skills.

8. Assist specialty teams in skills training and development activities. Assists specialty teams by

responding to hazardous materials, water rescue, and other emergency response situations as

directed or assigned.

9. Appears before District and/or Magistrate judges as required for court testimony as an expert witness

or as related to cases wherein which the incumbent has necessary information. Must provide

accurate testimony in such cases as incumbent represents the credibility of the Sheriffs Department

in his/her testimony.

10. Completes all required paperwork and reports as needed in the proper documentation of activities

that take