DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Under supervision, performs duties related to the enforcement of federal, state, and county laws, protection of life and property, and assisting the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols an assigned area within the County to deter illegal activities, to enforce Federal, State and County laws, to protect individuals and property;
• Responds to complaints, crimes, disturbances, accidents and other related situations;
• Performs missing persons searches;
• Communicates with other agencies;
• Performs criminal investigations;
• Obtains physical and other evidence and statements necessary for reporting facts and circumstances of incidents, for charging individuals with offenses, and for follow-up detailed investigations;
• Appears in court to offer testimony;
• Meets and confers with attorneys on legal questions;
• Obtains search warrants and arrest warrants;
• Makes arrests of individuals as required;
• May transport prisoners to and from courts and institutions;
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, records and logs necessary to report daily activities and specific incidents;
• May be assigned to serve civil processes and execute warrants;
• Utilizes a word processor; observes and controls vehicular traffic and enforces traffic laws;
• Deals with traffic accident situations;
• Operates radar and breathalyzer;
• Provides counseling to families and individuals in disturbance situations, offers assistance to citizens and visitors including providing directions and calling for vehicular roadside assistance;
• Conducts talks with individuals and groups on public safety and law enforcement issues;
• May work at special events representing the Department;
• Takes in-service training to attain and maintain State certification;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge, or ability to learn, State and Federal statutes and ordinances.
• Working knowledge of first aid and medical procedures and practices.
• Working knowledge of County geography and surrounding areas including roads, streets, landmarks, buildings and similar features.
• Some knowledge of the principles and techniques of photography and fingerprinting.
• Ability to learn proper law enforcement principles, procedures and practices.
• Skill in the use of law enforcement vehicles, firearms, breathalyzer, typewriter, related law enforcement equipment principles and practices of self-defense.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to apply logical thinking in determining a proper course of action in a minimum of time.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform a high level of sustained physical activity.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to interact effectively with superiors, co-workers, prisoners, and the public.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school or GED; one year of experience involving public contact is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be certified as a law enforcement officer by the State within one (1) year of appointment; must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license.