Sheriff Deputy II (Full-Time)

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Sheriff Deputy II Full TimeProfessional Winfield, KS, US

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8 days agoRequisition ID:1006 Apply Salary:\$20.85 Hourly

**DESCRIPTION OF WORK**

Under supervision, performs duties related to the enforcement of

federal, state, and county laws, protection of life and property, and

assisting the public.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Patrols an assigned area within the County to deter illegal
  
  

activities, to enforce Federal, State and County laws, to protect

individuals and property;

• Responds to complaints, crimes, disturbances, accidents and other
  
  

related situations;

• Performs missing persons searches;
• Communicates with other agencies;
• Performs criminal investigations;
• Obtains physical and other evidence and statements necessary for
  
  

reporting facts and circumstances of incidents, for charging

individuals with offenses, and for follow-up detailed

investigations;

• Appears in court to offer testimony;
• Meets and confers with attorneys on legal questions;
• Obtains search warrants and arrest warrants;
• Makes arrests of individuals as required;
• May transport prisoners to and from courts and institutions;
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, records and logs
  
  

necessary to report daily activities and specific incidents;

• May be assigned to serve civil processes and execute warrants;
• Utilizes a word processor; observes and controls vehicular traffic
  
  

and enforces traffic laws;

• Deals with traffic accident situations;
• Operates radar and breathalyzer;
• Provides counseling to families and individuals in disturbance
  
  

situations, offers assistance to citizens and visitors including

providing directions and calling for vehicular roadside assistance;

• Conducts talks with individuals and groups on public safety and law
  
  

enforcement issues;

• May work at special events representing the Department;
• Takes in-service training to attain and maintain State
  
  

certification;

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

**QUALIFICATIONS**

• Working knowledge, or ability to learn, State and Federal statutes
  
  

and ordinances.

• Working knowledge of first aid and medical procedures and practices.
• Working knowledge of County geography and surrounding areas
  
  

including roads, streets, landmarks, buildings and similar features.

• Some knowledge of the principles and techniques of photography and
  
  

fingerprinting.

• Ability to learn proper law enforcement principles, procedures and
  
  

practices.

• Skill in the use of law enforcement vehicles, firearms,
  
  

breathalyzer, typewriter, related law enforcement equipment

principles and practices of self-defense.

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to apply logical
  
  

thinking in determining a proper course of action in a minimum of

time.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to maintain
  
  

confidentiality.

• Ability to perform a high level of sustained physical activity.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in
  
  

writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  
  

and to interact effectively with superiors, co-workers, prisoners,

and the public.

**EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING**

Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from

high school or GED; one year of experience involving public contact is

preferred.

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**

Must be certified as a law enforcement officer by the State within one

• year of appointment; ust possess or be able to obtain a valid
  
  

driver\'s license.