Salary: $20.85 Hourly

Position Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

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.

Requirements:

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

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