Cadet Deputy - Hourly (Minimum 24 hours per week, Maximum 40 hours per week)

ATTENTION:

ALL APPLICANTS FOR THE DEPUTY SHERIFF POSITION ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT PRIOR TO SELECTING "APPLY". THE PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Sheriff’s Cadets are college students, working

part-time

for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. They perform duties relative to police and corrections work but not requiring police or correctional officer authority. Sheriff’s Cadets experience on-the-job training to learn to enforce laws related to the protection of life and property, traffic control, crime prevention, and station clerk duties. Sheriff’s Cadets may also work in the St. Mary’s County Detention Center providing assistance in areas that do not involve direct contact with the inmates of the Detention Center. Sheriff’s Cadets receive close direction from supervisors and carry out their assignments in accordance with established operating procedures. During this period of employment, Sheriff’s Cadets are periodically evaluated for efficiency, general performance of duties, and continued eligibility for appointment as a Police Recruit or Correctional Officer. Successful Sheriff’s Cadets may be appointed as Police Recruits or Correctional Officers to the first academy class for which they become eligible, provided they serve a minimum of one year of service in the Cadet program, satisfactorily pass the required psychological, physical, and polygraph examinations. Responsibilities: Specific duties and responsibilities may vary, depending on the assigned location. Assist members of the Agency in accomplishing work objectives, as assigned; Respond to emergency calls (domestic and civil complaints) requiring police action with a sworn police officer; Learn and practice civil procedures and custodial responsibilities; Observe writing of citations for traffic and other minor violations; Assist in writing detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports; Learn to interpret and apply laws contained in various state codes and local ordinances; Learn and practice basic criminal and traffic accident investigation procedures; Learn and practice techniques, including crime scene preservation, witness interviewing, and evidence collection; Provide assistance to accident and other victims; Provide assistance to correctional officers in the Detention Center in areas such as central control and administration; Perform the duties of the position of Station Clerk, as assigned; Assist the Traffic Safety Unit with various duties such as commercial vehicle inspections; Staff Agency informational displays or booths; Assist with crowd and traffic control at public events and at crime scenes, fires, traffic light outages, and other unusual occurrences; Perform administrative duties throughout the Agency, as assigned; Qualifications: Sheriff’s Cadets must meet the same qualifications of a sworn deputy and correctional officer and maintain those qualifications while in the Cadet Program. Must be between the ages of 17 and 19 years of age at the time of application. Must be a United States citizen. Ability to pass the following examinations: written police examination and physical agility test. Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Communicate effectively and coherently with other Agency personnel and the public, either in person or by telephone, by written report or memorandum, through radio communications, or computer network. Ability to gain knowledge of the principles and practices, rules and regulations found in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other manuals pertinent to the assigned job classification; Possess strong community relations skills to deal with a wide range of people, including children, the elderly, non-English speaking ethnic persons, and persons with medical conditions; Ability to learn names and locations of roads, buildings, and other landmarks in St. Mary’s County; Ability to provide quality police service to the citizens of St. Mary’s County; Ability to understand oral and written instructions, to speak effectively and articulately, to demonstrate good listening skills, and to convey concern, understanding, and empathy; Apply knowledge, experience, and reason to arrive at effective decisions for routine situations; Ability to utilize a high level of discretion, good judgment, and confidentiality; Ability to complete work assignments and reports in a timely manner; Ability to organize and determine priorities of diverse assignments; Ability to read and comprehend various documents; Ability to maintain composure and work effectively in situations of on the job pressure; Ability to learn and apply training provided by the Agency or designated agency; Ability to comprehend, understand and adhere to, at all times, Agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; Ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified; Possess a valid driver’s license; Operate assigned Agency vehicle in accordance with established rules and regulations; Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation; Ability to pass random drug screening.

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