Sworn Reserve Deputy Sheriff

Under the general direction of the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Professional Standards Captain, Field Services Lieutenant, and the Reserve Deputy Supervisor. The Reserve Coordinator is the direct supervisor. This position is responsible for enforcing all state, county, and federal laws and regulations; investigates criminal activities; assists citizens; and investigates accidents; makes arrests; does criminal & process serving; completes routine public relations activities. Regular attendance and punctuality along with being prepared to commence work at designated work locations, on the assigned or scheduled days and hours is expected. Responsible for providing truthful and accurate written and verbal communications Essential Functions of the Position: Provides security at public functions. Provides traffic direction at major events. Ensures the safety and security of prisoners. Transport prisoners between facilities. Performs marine or snowmobile patrol duties. Supplements full time deputies where directed by the Sheriff. Works on assigned shifts in vehicle performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct. Maintains normal availability by radio and telephone, with supervisory personnel to coordinate activities, for consultation on major cases and provides general information about department activities. Undertakes community-oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, traffic safety, etc. Patrols streets/routes, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations’ and to otherwise serve and protect. Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action. Interrogates suspects, witnesses and drivers. Preserves evidence. Arrests violators. Investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents. Summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles. Takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene. Prepares a variety of reports and records including reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol reports, influence reports, breathalyzer check list, bad check form, vehicle impoundment form, traffic hazard report, etc. Receive and make service of civil process.