Job Description
Job Title: Deputy Sheriff
Reports To: Sheriff
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff is responsible for performing general law enforcement functions related to law and order and to serve the legal process of the courts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:
- Patrol assigned areas to enforce laws, issue citations, make arrests, investigate violations, and prevent criminal activity.
- Serve civil and criminal warrants, subpoenas, summons, and other processes.
- Transport prisoners to courtrooms, prison, medical facility, and other locations as needed.
- Investigate illegal and/or suspicious activities and persons. Arrest violators, sign complaints, prevent disturbances.
- Locate and place persons under arrest. Transport persons on arrest warrants into custody.
- Investigate domestic violence and other disturbances.
- Assist with traffic control during accidents, funerals, and other incidents where traffic flow is interrupted.
- Assist with the dispatching, radio, and telephone duties, weather observation, fire and ambulance calls, and any other communication activities.
- Testify in court.
- Maintain courtroom security.
- Carry out orders and enforce directions from State and Federal Court Systems
- Maintain records and complete required reports as deemed necessary.
- Subject to being called into work for emergencies
SECONDARY DUTIES:
- Assist in vehicle maintenance.
- Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment as deemed necessary.
- Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices.
- Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:
- The High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification
- Ability to obtain Certification by the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy within 12 months of hire date.
- Must be 21 years of age or older at time of appointment.
- Must be able to obtain extensive knowledge of the principles, policies, codes, laws, and statutes relating to law enforcement operations.
- Ability to demonstrate good communication skills.
- Ability to maintain a professional relationship with the general public and other employees.
- Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions.
EXAMINATION, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION
- Must possess a valid social security number and a valid driver’s license.
- Valid South Dakota Law Enforcement Certification
- Successful competition in written and/or oral interviews.
- Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary by the County.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representatives 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 regularly required to communicate.
- The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to manipulate objects using fine motor skills, handle, or feel.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to employee’s own body weight.
- Ability to handle stressful situations.
- Ability to work odd shifts, holidays, and during emergencies.
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 is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may occasionally be loud.
Benefits, $2.00 an hour shift pay, Health insurance, Vision, Dental, State Retirement, 3.5 times pay for holiday pay, call pay, take home squad car, are a few benefits that we have at Codington County.