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Bonner County Human Resources and Risk Management

Deputy Sheriff - Patrol

Bonner County Human Resources and Risk Management, Sandpoint, Idaho, United States, 83888

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JOB TITLE:

DEPUTY SHERIFF - PATROL

DEPARTMENT:

Sheriff - Justice

SUMMARY

Performs daily patrol of assigned County roads to maintain public safety. Responds to calls for service, investigates crimes, arrests suspected violators, enforces traffic laws, conducts accident investigations, and provides aid to injured people. Enforces all state and local laws for the protection of all citizens of Idaho.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform daily traffic patrol to identify violations of traffic control and safety laws.

Travel assigned area to look for criminal activity and provide assistance to the public.

Respond to calls, issue citations or make arrests as needed for violations of state and local laws and codes.

Enforce DUI, drug, and other laws.

Respond to crime scenes, secure locations, and apprehend suspects.

Assess situations, determine appropriate action, mitigate circumstances within required policies, and call for backup when needed.

Abide by safety principles to ensure safe conditions for officers, employees, and the public.

Respond to non‑emergency calls as requested by community members.

Assist in investigations to assess criminal causes and identify offenders.

Investigate traffic accidents and incidents to determine causes and other factors.

Serve as lead trainer in specific areas of specialty (e.g., firearms, baton use).

Assist in maintaining computer networks, develop forms for computer use, train users in Spillman, and provide basic computer skill instruction.

Assist specialty teams with hazardous materials, water rescue, and other emergency response situations.

Appear before District and Magistrate judges for court testimony as an expert witness.

Complete all required paperwork and reports for each shift.

Maintain statistical data related to incidents and responses.

Perform crime prevention activities for community organizations, including home and business surveys.

Participate in community involvement programs.

Maintain adequate training levels.

SENIORITY LEVEL Entry level

EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full‑time

JOB FUNCTION

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Government Administration

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