DEPUTY(CERTIFIED) **SALARY INFORMATION IN POST

·         Enforces all local, federal and state laws relating to public safety and welfare; performs all duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and standards of safety.

·         Performs general law enforcement duties including, but not limited to: patrolling assigned areas of the County; checking on property; responding to public calls for assistance; enforcing traffic laws; responding to traffic incidents; maintaining order and public safety; and apprehending/arresting suspected law violators and criminal suspects.

·         Serves warrants and civil process papers; creates and completes Affidavits of Service for various courts.

·         Participates in criminal investigations, including such duties as collecting evidence, processing crime scenes, interviewing victims and witnesses, interrogating suspects, conducting surveillance/undercover/raid operations, etc.

·         Assists in preparing cases for prosecution; provides court testimony as necessary.

·         Performs routine service duties including, but not limited to, providing escort service for the protection of persons and/or property, writing tickets, assisting stranded motorists, providing funeral escort, directing traffic, providing security and crowd control at special events, etc.

·         Serves Order of Detentions; apprehends, detains and transports mentally unstable individuals to mental health facilities and hospitals; and transports mental health patients and criminal suspects to various locations as directed. 

·         Repossesses vehicles and real property, including homes/residences.

·         Conducts welfare checks on citizens.

·         May provide court security.

·         May perform specialized police duties as assigned, including K-9 investigations, narcotics investigations, marine patrol, etc.

·         May patrol school, give class instruction to students, mentor students, assist principals with problems, make sure campus is secure, and ensure that students and staff are safe.

·         Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports.

·         Testifies in court as required.

·         Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles.

·         Participates in neighborhood and community relations programs; attends neighborhood meetings and community events to enhance police/community relationships and to address safety and quality of life issues.

·         Receives and responds to citizens' inquiries, concerns and complaints concerning law enforcement activities.

·         Attends periodic training sessions and attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current law enforcement and investigative trends, technology and legislation; maintains required physical fitness and required level of proficiency in the use of firearms.

·         Remains on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

·         Performs general clerical work as required including, but not limited to, completi