Marshall County Job Description

Deputy

 

 

Department:         Sheriff                                                                                    Job Code:              750

Reports To:           Lieutenant , Chief of Operations                                      DOT Reference:  377.263-010

Date:                      November 2007                                                                                                  

FLSA:                    Non-Exempt

Summary

 

Protect life and property in Marshall County by enforcing laws and ordinances.  Conduct patrol activities, respond to calls and provide court security.  Prevent, detect and investigate criminal activities and accidents.  Serve on special assignments to assist other agencies and as school resource officer. 

 

Essential Job Functions

 

A.            Conduct patrol activities in assigned area

                1.             Observe vehicles, people, buildings, etc. for any irregularity

                2.             Respond to calls from citizens related to various breaches of law and order

3.             Communicate with citizens to determine appropriate action regarding breaches of law and order, including domestic and mental health disturbances

4.             Complete incident/offence report, as needed

5.             Make arrests as appropriate, and search prisoners for weapons

6.             Transport individuals arrested to jail for booking

7.             Provide back-up for other deputies

8.             Check businesses, and when closed, check back doors, etc.

9.             Participate in special operations, such as seat belt, child passenger safety checks, drug operations, etc., as assigned

10.          Monitor vehicle traffic on highways and roads within county

11.          Document all activities of the shift

 

B.            Serve civil papers and execute warrants

                1.             Serve civil papers on people, and businesses

                2.             Acquire, execute and return warrants and search warrants

                3.             Execute writs, including evictions, repossessions, collection of money and lands

                4.             Assist with foreclosure sales, including posting notices, auctions and post-sale papers

 

C.            Transport inmates and juveniles, provide court security, and testify in court, and other activities

                1.             Transport inmates and juveniles to and from correctional facilities and court

                2.             Provide security to courthouse and courtrooms

                3.             Testify in court regarding arrests or other matters

                4.             Collect and process evidence

                5.             Fingerprint suspects

                6.             Transport inmates for medical treatment and take mental patients to hospital

                7.             Provide assistance in emergency situations such as natural disasters, explosions, or other                                  emergency situations

                8.             Assist citizens in solving problems

 

D.            Serve as school resource officer as assigned

                1.             Investigate unauthorized persons in and around school

                2.             Communicate with Department of Human Resources regarding issues of child welfare

                3.             Assist school personnel in providing guidance to students, as needed

4.             Communicate with parents/guardians regarding problems and issues with students in order to advise them of problems and formulate solutions    

5.             Receive information from students regarding criminal activities occurring at school

6.             Investigate information and take appropriate action, including arrests if appropriate

7.             Serve as liaison between school and parents

8.             Communicate with juvenile probation officers on a variety of matters concerning students

9.             Provide security to the school to which assigned

                               

                                               

 

               

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

                1.             Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures Manual

                2.             Knowledge of proper use of handcuffs, mace, chemical weapons, firearms, 2-way radio,                                                 fingerprint computer, drager

                3.             Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures

                4.             Knowledge of federal, state, and county rules, regulations, policies, and laws related to

                                law enforcement

                5.             Knowledge of geography of the county

6.             Ability to read and comprehend laws, ordinances, policies and procedures and appropriately apply them to work situations

                7.             Ability to write in order to complete forms and reports

8.             Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including using computer to generate reports

                9.             Ability to understand oral instructions

                10.          Ability to deal firmly and courteously with those under custody and the public

11.          Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action to be taken

                12.          Ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation

                13.          Ability to remain calm in tense or hostile situations

                14.          Ability to restrain individuals and employ all use of force options

15.          Ability to work with a diverse population and other agencies to accomplish departmental goals

                16.          Ability to work independently

                17.          Ability to take control of situation and obtain compliance from people

                18.          Skilled in operating automobile under emergency conditions

                19.          Skilled in communicating with all types of people in a wide variety of situations

               

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.  Completion of required training and certified as a law enforcement officer by the Alabama Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Commission. 

 

Other:     Valid Alabama Driver’s License

                Minimum age 21 years                                                                     

                                               

 

                                                               

 

                This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification.  All incumbents may not perform all job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties that are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.