Newton County, IN Merit Deputy

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

Patrols assigned area on foot or in vehicle searching for suspicious activity or situations, and assists citizens with problems such as lost children, injured persons, animal bites, civil disputes, locked doors, vehicle inspections, verification, and abandon vehicles. Along with referring persons to appropriate social service agencies when situation warrants.

Monitors radio and other communication devices to receive assigned runs, and to maintain awareness of activities in assigned areas or by other officers.

Responds to assigned run by driving (sometimes at high speeds), walking, or running to a specified location, assesses situation, and determines need for other assistance, and takes appropriate action.

Investigates accidents, extracts victims, provides emergency medical aid, gathers evidence, records observations and statements of witnesses and victims, requests assistance from other officers or agencies as needed, directs the removal of the vehicles involved, and ensures the area is clear.

Searches crime scenes, and takes prescribed actions to preserve and protect evidence, and records findings and observations.

Pursues, apprehends, searches, and arrests suspects using only necessary force, advises suspects of rights, transports suspect to detention area, and interviews victims, suspects, and witnesses, and records responses and observations.

Restrains persons from physically striking or injuring others using appropriate force.

Stops drivers of vehicles when traffic violations are observed, verifies license and registration data, advises driver of safe driving practices, and issues citation or makes arrest as warranted.

Reports as directed to scenes of general emergencies, and takes appropriate action to protect life and property, such as directing traffic, quarantine area, assisting individuals in leaving area, prevents looting, and requests appropriate assistance. Removes persons from danger including carrying unconscious persons and provides emergency aid to injured persons.

Completes written and verbal reports and completes forms as required by operating procedure. Testifies in court, and prepares for such testimony by reviewing reports and notes, meeting with attorneys, and obtaining appropriate evidence.

Properly maintains uniforms, equipment, and weapons pursuant to agency policy.

Works assigned shifts (subject to call-ins on days off) at the discretion of the Sheriff. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Extensive knowledge of law enforcement procedures and methods including patrol, traffic, officer safety, investigation, report writing and data systems.

Extensive knowledge of criminal law procedures such as search and seizure, arrest, interrogation, confession, evidence, crime scene protection, due process, and court procedure.

Extensive knowledge of criminal traffic law.

Working knowledge of emergency medical treatment procedures, and ability to apply those procedures safely to others.

Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, sometimes in extreme weather conditions.

Ability to operate a vehicle safely at high speeds under less than ideal conditions or weather.

Ability to physically protect one's self, and restrain others.

Ability to pursue suspects by running, climbing stairs, forcing entry, scaling walls and jumping fences.

Ability to sustain physical effort in situations of personal danger or danger to others.

Ability to use weapons accurately and safely.

Ability to observe and report observations accurately and in detail.

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BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

Overtime

Longevity Pay

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal Leave

Pension plan

Take home car

Uniform and equipment supplied

APPLICANTS MUST:

1. Be a United States citizen.
2. Be a resident of Newton County within 6 months of employment.
3. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age when appointed as a police employee.
4. Have a High School diploma, or have completed a state approved GED Program.
5. Not have been convicted of a felony, hate crime or domestic violence.
6. Agree to a thorough physical & mental examination.
7. Have a good driving history, including traffic accidents.
8. Have a valid Indiana Driver's License.
9. Have a good work record with previous employers.
10. Have a good credit rating.
11. Complete and pass written and physical agility examinations. (Complete physical agility standards are located below)
12. Be in sound mental and physical health.
13. Submit to a thorough character investigation.
14. Appear for interviews by the Command Staff and the Merit Board.
15. Must possess a minimum visual acuity that is correctable to 20/20 in each eye.
16. Meet training requirements prescribed by Indiana Law.
17. Meet all requirements for employment as a Deputy Sheriff as prescribed by Indiana Law.
18. Be willing to work a revolving schedule, weekends and holidays.
19. Submit to being fingerprinted and a thorough background investigation.
20. Have primary source of income from the Sheriff's Office if appointed.
21. Must sign a 3 year training reimbursement agreement contract upon employment

https://www.newtoncounty.in.gov/egov/documents/1543591775_86381.pdf

Pay: $25.66 - $28.51 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $29