Patrol Deputy (Lateral Transfer)

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## General Summary

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• \*\*THISPOSTING APPLIES TO LATERAL APPLICANTS ONLY.Applicants must
  
  

have current Peace Officer POST certification and at least two (2) years

field/patrol experience to qualify as a lateral transfer.**\

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• Physical Agility Testing, Scenarios, and Oral Board Interviews will
  
  

occur in mid-June in Boise, Idaho. Anticipated start date is October

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• General Summary**\
  
  

Prevents crime, enforces laws, protects against loss of life and

property damage, and makes arrests, when needed. The incumbent uses

their own judgment in the performance of duties, referring unusual,

unique or complex issues to their sergeant for advice and guidance.

## Essential Functions

• Patrols assigned areas of Ada County on foot, on a motorcycle, or in
  
  

a radio-equipped car or SUV;

• Responds to calls and complaints involving fire, automobile
  
  

accidents, robberies, neighborhood disturbances, and other

misdemeanors and felonies;

• Interviews suspects, witnesses, and victims, gathers information and
  
  

prepares detailed reports;

• Secures crime scenes, conducts investigations, gathers and processes
  
  

evidence, obtains witnesses, and makes forceful arrests;

• Works and maintains eligibility to work all shifts, including
  
  

evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, whether assigned or on an

as needed or on-call basis;

• Serves warrants and takes person(s) in to custody;
• Testifies as a witness in court in connection with arrests and
  
  

citations;

• Gives advice on laws, ordinances, and general information to the
  
  

general public;

• Eligible for transfer among all Patrol Officer positions and shifts;
• Educates public in crime prevention; and
• Administers first-aid when needed.
• Additional Functions**\
• May investigate cases related to civil process, juvenile crimes,
  
  

internet crimes, and other misdemeanors and felonies;

• May be assigned to special assignments as needed; and
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  

## Job Requirements

• Must be a certified Peace Officer or eligible to challenge the Idaho
  
  

POSTAcademy;

• Must have at least two (2) years of full-time field experience as a
  
  

commissioned officer in a recognized law enforcement agency;

• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Must be a citizen of the United States:
• Must be able to read, interpret, and memorize large amounts of
  
  

information relating to policies, procedures, laws, and police

operations;

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• Skill in the peaceful resolution of conflict and diffusing tense
  
  

situations;

• Skill in safely operating passenger cars, vans, or motorcycles under
  
  

hazardous conditions;

• Ability to effect a forceful arrest;
• Ability to hear, listen to, and understand radio transmissions using
  
  

an ear piece;

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and
  
  

prepare clear, comprehensive reports;

• Ability to give accurate and credible testi mony in court;
• Ability to take criticism and verbal abuse from persons without
  
  

reacting in a negative manner;

• Ability to project an image of self-confidence and control;
• Ability to evaluate and recognize potentially adverse or unsafe
  
  

situations and react according to department policy;

• Ability to perform the duties of the position without a direct
  
  

threat to the health or safety of the incumbent or others; and

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  
  

with others.

• Other Requirements**\
  
  

Must pass the Idaho POST physical agility test, a polygraph exam,

background investigation, medical exam and a psychological evaluation;

Must become Idaho POST certified as a Peace Officer within one year of

employment;

Must be able to obtain and maintain a curren