Marshall County Job Description

Deputy - Lieutenant

 

Department:         Sheriff                                                                    Job Code:   754

Reports To:           Chief of Operations                                            DOT Reference:  377.137-014, 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.            Oversee patrol, communications, and court (as needed) during assigned shift

1.             Review daily reports/paperwork during assigned shift

2.             Interpret and apply personnel policies, departmental policies, and new laws, etc.

3.             Attend and participate in neighborhood, community, and civic meetings as a representative of Sheriff’s Office

4.             Make presentations to groups as needed to provide information on law enforcement

5.             Back-up deputies on calls

6.             Oversee training of new deputies

                7.             Prepare and review performance appraisal and discuss with subordinates

                8.             Counsel employees regarding job performance and document in accordance with

                                established procedures

                9.             Recommend disciplinary action as needed

                10.          Review time and leave reports for assigned staff

                11.          Schedule vacation and time off for employees in division

               

B.            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

 

C.            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

 

D.            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

                9.             Deliver and collect election ballots

 

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.             Knowledge of principles of management and supervision

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

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

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

                10.          Ability to understand oral instructions

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

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

                13.          Ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation

                14.          Ability to remain calm in tense or hostile situations

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

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

                17.          Ability to work independently

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

                19.          Skilled in operating automobile under emergency conditions

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

               

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate plus 4 years of experience as a law enforcement officer and certification as a law enforcement officer by the Alabama Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Commission. 

 

Other:     Valid Alabama Driver’s License

                                                                                               

                                               

 

                                                               

 

                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.