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Deputy Sheriff Enforcement
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Weber County
WAGE: $31.00 - $43.40 DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave
Job Overview Works under the general supervision of a Chief Deputy, Lieutenant, Sergeant, or Corporal. Performs sheriff and/or municipal police type patrol, code enforcement duties, service of criminal and civil process, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.
Essential Functions Performs Law Enforcement duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, City laws and ordinances, and Weber County Sheriff's Office policy including court security, patrol, investigation, detection, arrests, and reporting of incidents within scope of authority. Ensures the chain of command is notified in the event of major incidents. Patrols county streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations and to otherwise serve and protect. Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action. Interrogates suspects, witnesses and drivers; preserves evidence; arrests violators; investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents; summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene; conducts followup investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; seeks out and questions victim, witnesses and suspects; develops leads and tips; searches scene of crimes for clues; analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders; Prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings. Assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug resistance, traffic safety, etc. Takes appropriate action when criminal violations are observed and when violations of laws, policy, merit rules, or Sheriff's Office regulations are observed or reported. Advises supervisors on deployment of personnel during emergency responses. Participates in pe-shift briefings and staff inspections. Maintains contact with all sheriff personnel and other law enforcement agencies to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about Sheriff's Office activities. Works assigned shifts and maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for response to emergencies or precedent. Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities. Analyzes and recommends improvements to equipment and facilities as needed. Prepares a variety of reports and records including required logs, field notes, investigative and follow up reports. Reviews completed documents for spelling, grammatical content, and accuracy and makes appropriate corrections. Coordinates activities with other deputies or other City, County, State, and Federal departments as needed and exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement/ corrections agencies. Maintains contact with Sheriff's Office supervisory personnel to coordinate activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Sheriff's Office activities. May serve as a member of various employee committees or assignments. May supervise temporary or parttime staff, as assigned. Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Education: High school diploma and current Special Functions Officer and Law Enforcement Officer from Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) upon date of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
Some knowledge of tying and data entry procedures; working knowledge of spelling and grammar rules.
Ability to make rapid and sound decisions under pressure; review reports and correct errors; learn applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules; perform work requiring good physical condition; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in emergency and nonemergency situations; follow verbal and written instructions.
Special Qualifications
Must have current Special Functions Officer Certification and Law Enforcement POST certification upon date of hire.
Must be able to qualify with handgun based on assignment.
Must be adaptable to changing work hours to accommodate rotating shifts.
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment.
Must possess or be able to obtain by the time of hire a valid Utah State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
Must pass background evaluation which may include polygraph/Computer Voice Stress/Analyzer test. Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories are not allowed.
Able to use police vehicle, police radio, radar gun, handgun and other weapons as required, impact weapon handcuffs, Intoxilyzer, first aid equipment.
Must be able to pass current sheriff's office fitness standards.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must be able to initiate forcible arrests of combative violators. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Government Administration
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Deputy Sheriff Enforcement
role at
Weber County
WAGE: $31.00 - $43.40 DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave
Job Overview Works under the general supervision of a Chief Deputy, Lieutenant, Sergeant, or Corporal. Performs sheriff and/or municipal police type patrol, code enforcement duties, service of criminal and civil process, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.
Essential Functions Performs Law Enforcement duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, City laws and ordinances, and Weber County Sheriff's Office policy including court security, patrol, investigation, detection, arrests, and reporting of incidents within scope of authority. Ensures the chain of command is notified in the event of major incidents. Patrols county streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations and to otherwise serve and protect. Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action. Interrogates suspects, witnesses and drivers; preserves evidence; arrests violators; investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents; summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene; conducts followup investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; seeks out and questions victim, witnesses and suspects; develops leads and tips; searches scene of crimes for clues; analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders; Prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings. Assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug resistance, traffic safety, etc. Takes appropriate action when criminal violations are observed and when violations of laws, policy, merit rules, or Sheriff's Office regulations are observed or reported. Advises supervisors on deployment of personnel during emergency responses. Participates in pe-shift briefings and staff inspections. Maintains contact with all sheriff personnel and other law enforcement agencies to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about Sheriff's Office activities. Works assigned shifts and maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for response to emergencies or precedent. Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities. Analyzes and recommends improvements to equipment and facilities as needed. Prepares a variety of reports and records including required logs, field notes, investigative and follow up reports. Reviews completed documents for spelling, grammatical content, and accuracy and makes appropriate corrections. Coordinates activities with other deputies or other City, County, State, and Federal departments as needed and exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement/ corrections agencies. Maintains contact with Sheriff's Office supervisory personnel to coordinate activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Sheriff's Office activities. May serve as a member of various employee committees or assignments. May supervise temporary or parttime staff, as assigned. Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Education: High school diploma and current Special Functions Officer and Law Enforcement Officer from Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) upon date of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
Some knowledge of tying and data entry procedures; working knowledge of spelling and grammar rules.
Ability to make rapid and sound decisions under pressure; review reports and correct errors; learn applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules; perform work requiring good physical condition; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in emergency and nonemergency situations; follow verbal and written instructions.
Special Qualifications
Must have current Special Functions Officer Certification and Law Enforcement POST certification upon date of hire.
Must be able to qualify with handgun based on assignment.
Must be adaptable to changing work hours to accommodate rotating shifts.
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment.
Must possess or be able to obtain by the time of hire a valid Utah State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
Must pass background evaluation which may include polygraph/Computer Voice Stress/Analyzer test. Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories are not allowed.
Able to use police vehicle, police radio, radar gun, handgun and other weapons as required, impact weapon handcuffs, Intoxilyzer, first aid equipment.
Must be able to pass current sheriff's office fitness standards.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must be able to initiate forcible arrests of combative violators. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Government Administration
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