C.O.P.P.S. DEPUTY
Summary
| Title: | C.O.P.P.S. DEPUTY |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1477 |
| Department: | Law Enforcement Operations |
| Salary Range: | N/A |
Description
C.O.P.P.S. DEPUTY
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS
Under the general supervision of a Sergeant or designee, performs general law enforcement work of average difficulty and responsibility in the preservation and protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, the maintenance of good public order, the enforcement of civil and criminal law, and other related duties as required by direction or assignment. All assignments involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of the law function, and for conscientious and effective performance of duties without immediate supervision. Employee exercises judgment and individual initiative in the performance of routine duties and in emergency situations. Duties are generally performed on an assigned shift, but the deputy may be called upon to continue assigned duties or special work assignments on other shifts and/or at such times as directed to best fill the efficient and effective operations of the Sheriff’s Office. Duties may be required to be performed in uniform or plain clothes. Work is reviewed through personal observation, inspections, and by discussion and review of daily reports for adherence to prescribed methods and procedures.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Under the general supervision of a Sergeant or designee, performs general law enforcement work of average difficulty and responsibility in the preservation and protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, the maintenance of good public order, the enforcement of civil and criminal law, and other related duties as required by direction or assignment. All assignments involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of the law function, and for conscientious and effective performance of duties without immediate supervision. Employee exercises judgment and individual initiative in the performance of routine duties and in emergency situations. Duties are generally performed on an assigned shift, but the deputy may be called upon to continue assigned duties or special work assignments on other shifts and/or at such times as directed to best fill the efficient and effective operations of the Sheriff’s Office. Duties may be required to be performed in uniform or plain clothes. Work is reviewed through personal observation, inspections, and by discussion and review of daily reports for adherence to prescribed methods and procedures.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Patrols assigned areas of the County to preserve public order and tranquility, and to prevent and/or discover the commission of crimes against person or property.
- Make arrests and testifies in the prosecution of law violators; conducts preliminary and/or detailed investigations of the commission of crime or law violations.
- Protects the crime scene, gathers, and preserves matters of evidence, takes and records testimony; directs and coordinates activities on-site until relieved by a superior officer; assists detectives in specialized investigations.
- Transports prisoners to jail, and prepares offense and case reports and investigative information for evidence in court.
- Serves warrants, capias, court orders and other legal processes; locates and arrests persons wanted on warrants or court orders.
- Enforces the traffic laws and arrests or issues summons to traffic law violators; reports unsafe road conditions; directs the flow of traffic when required; investigates traffic accidents.
- Participates in work involving juveniles, making preliminary and/or detailed investigation and follow-up, referring such cases as needed to Juvenile Court.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the application of modern law enforcement principles and practices.
- Knowledge of the importance of law enforcement work, the geography of the County, its unincorporated areas and the general roadway system of the County.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and ordinances.
- Knowledge of first aid practices.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
- Ability to work closely with others as a team.
- Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise, and objective written and oral reports.
- Ability to effectively enforce the law with the use of control matrix, tact and impartiality and to deal courteously without the public.
- Ability to recognize and understand the emotional and physical reactions of both victims and perpetrators of crimes.
- Ability to maintain an above average physical condition and to be able to physically detain law violators.
- Skill in calmly and systematically eliciting critical information from individuals who may be injured and/or highly emotional.
The Deputy will make daily contact with community inhabitants in order to encourage citizen participation in eradicating crime from the community consistent with agency policies.
The Deputy has the ability to speak before groups, articulate ideas and effectively communicate objectives in a well planned, organized and clear manner.
The Deputy has the ability to look beyond surface issues to identify and analyze problems and develop effective responses and solutions to resolve such problems.
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