Deputy Sheriff

Job SummaryPerforms a variety of tasks by providing the public with a safe and secure environment for all by safeguarding life, patrolling assigned areas, making arrests, writing citations, preparing reports, and preserving the peace while defending the rights and liberties guaranteed to every individual by the Constitution of the United States of America.The duties and responsibilities in this Job Description are not a comprehensive list and Buchanan County reserves the right to assign, reassign or eliminate the duties and responsibilities of this job either orally or in writing. The scope of the job may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons deemed appropriate by the County. This Job Description does not constitute an Employment Agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change, according to the business needs of Buchanan County.Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointmentPassing of a background check prior to appointmentBuchanan County is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponds to citizen complaints and calls for service, performing investigations, gathering evidence, conducting searches, processing fingerprints, and serving the citizens of Buchanan CountyPatrols assigned neighborhoods of the County to ensure the safety and well-being of citizensInterviews witnesses or canvasses the neighborhoods for possible witnesses and to establish suspectsRecords daily activities, submitting logs, and documenting reports on law violations for the appropriate authoritiesOperates radios, telephones, and other communications to respond to public complaints and other callsSets up necessary barriers for crime scenes and performs crowd control when necessaryPatrols and guards buildings, including courthouses, in order to provide security, enforce laws, and arrest violatorsConducts the transportation of prisonersProvides service of civil process of all paperwork related to civil and criminal court documentation, as received from the court systemsOther Duties and ResponsibilitiesMay be required to operate office equipment, including but not limited to: copy machine, computer, phone, etc.Regularly prepares and reviews documents and policiesCarries out any other duties assigned by the SheriffHigh School diploma required.Preference will be given to applicants that are experienced peace officers, and who are currently MO POST certified, however some exceptional candidates may be sent to the Academy.Additional RequirementsBe a citizen of the United StatesBe at least 18 years of ageMust possess a valid Missouri operator's license at time of appointmentMust pass a background check - no felony convictionsApplicants must meet minimum qualifications of the FBI and MSHP CJIS Security policiesRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesApplicants must be able to meet the strenuous physical demands of law enforcement activities, including but not limited to: arresting combative individuals, climbing ladders and multiple flights of stairs, rapidly entering and exiting vehicles, and have normal hearing with or without a hearing aid.Proficient in the use of all issued firearms, impact weapons, chemical munitions, stun devices, etc.Ability to classify, compute, and tabulate data and information following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgementAbility to compare, count, differentiate, measure, and sort informationAbility to utilize a variety of information, such as spreadsheets, statistical and narrative reports, assessment lists, information forms, indexes, code manuals, policies, procedures, guidelines, and non-routine correspondenceAbility to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of Citizens, Government representatives, Attorneys, and County personnel.Ability to exercise judgement and decisiveness in situations involving a variety of duties subject to frequent changeAble to work independently and as part of a teamStrong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, organization skills, and handle multiple incidents simultaneouslyWorking Environment / Physical RequirementsSome work in an office setting with a controlled environment. Exposure to extreme weather conditions and highly intense situations. Extended sitting while conducting field operations. Physical activity includes bending, walking, lifting, standing, running and stooping. Exposure to environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, loud noise, fumes and sudden temperature change. May have exposure to blood and other bodily fluids. Visual acuity and color perception a must. Normal hearing ability essential. Occasional intense physical contact while affecting arrests. Occasional sprint in process of apprehending a suspect. Physical strength to subdue combative individuals. Must perform these functions in a range of conditions including residences, stairwell, traffic‑ways and open areas over uneven surfaces. Must refrain from using tobacco products while on duty.Employee Behavior and ConductCounty employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner. Employees should respect their colleagues, and extend courtesy to those with whom they come in contact both internally and externally during the performance of their job duties.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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