Deputy

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Position: Deputy I (KLETC Certified Officer Preferred) Full-time

Department: Sheriff\'s Department Starting Pay \$18.41

• Includes KPERS/KPF, Group Life Insurance, Single Health Insurance
  
  

paid, Dental and Vision available at minimal employee contribution, Paid

Holidays, Sick and Vacation Leave Accrual***\

Position Summary

Under the supervision of a Sergeant the Deputy position performs duties

in the protection of life and property and the preservation of order in

Sumner County. The main responsibilities of this position include

enforcing all federal, state and local laws in accordance with office

rules and regulations. Duties include enforcing traffic laws,

investigation of crimes and accidents, and providing public assistance.

This employee will be required to exercise initiative and discretion

when faced with emergency conditions. This work involves an element of

personal danger. KLETC Certified Officer preferred.

Position Requirements

• Experience:**One year of law enforcement experience preferred.
  
  

Employee is expected to acquire the necessary information and skills to

perform the job reasonably well within six months in the position.

• Education:** High school diploma or GED equivalent. Some college is
  
  

preferred. Must satisfy all requirements as set forth in KSA 74-5605

Qualifications of Applicant (Police Officer) for Training Course;

Requirements and complete 40 hours of continuing education training

annually as required by the state law enforcement training commission.

Must be in possession of or have the ability to obtain a valid Kansas

drivers license.

• Technical Skills:**Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, law
  
  

enforcement techniques, good communication skills (written and oral) and

mathematics. Must have the ability to proficiently operate

communications equipment, weapons, and other related law enforcement

equipment; ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public

and to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing;

the ability to access, input and retrieve information from the computer.

• Problem Solving:** Frequent problem solving exists. Problems involve
  
  

handling citizens complaints, civil disputes, victim trauma, finding

evidence for conviction of crime, and locating witnesses.

• Decision Making:** Frequent decision making responsibilities.
  
  

Decisions include determining whether to issue a warning, citation, make

an arrest, or to use force in a situation.

• Supervision:**Work performance is reviewed by supervisor. Employee
  
  

does not have supervisory responsibilities over personnel.

• Financial Accountability:**Employee is accountable for the proper
  
  

recording and collection of evidence and valuables encountered in the

performance of duties.

• Personal Relations:**Continual contact with the general public and
  
  

frequent contact with other law enforcement and emergency service

personnel.

• Working Conditions:** Adverse working conditions exist relating to
  
  

public law enforcement. Hazardous, strenuous and dangerous situations

may arise in the apprehension of alleged criminals, interviewing

suspects and/or victims under extreme conditions. Adverse weather

conditions when patrolling is a factor in this position. Shift work is

required as is some overtime work.

• Physical Requirements:** Must have the ability to pass and maintain
  
  

all physical requirements and activities of the law enforcement training

center and other hazardous, strenuous and dangerous activities during

situations that may arise in the apprehension of alleged criminals or

other conditions as they may occur. Between 5 10 % of the time requires

physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy (150 lbs

or more) objects.