Deputy II and III

Summary of Job Purpose: Responsible for performing a variety of public safety and law enforcement services. Performs law enforcement related activities that include technical and administrative functions. May be assigned to detention, court, or patrol.

• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Deputy II: Under general supervision, provides law enforcement services including: patrol, citizen assistance, investigations, crime prevention, traffic control, transportation, completes oral and written reports, court security; processes, monitors, controls activities, supervises and transports inmates. Incumbent must have possession of a Category I Basic POST certificate and one (1) year of law enforcement experience. Incumbents regular assignment is to detention, patrol and/or investigative functions.

• In addition to performing duties assigned to Deputy I; patrols town site and rural areas of County providing traffic enforcement, citizen assistance, building security, crime deterrence, accident investigation, and the enforcement of state and local codes and/or ordinances; issues traffic citations.
• Responds to calls regarding suspicious or criminal activity, accidents, deceased persons, domestic disputes, public nuisances, mediates disputes and disturbances; administers basic first aid; assists other county departments as needed; assists other law enforcement agencies; arrests offenders.
• Plans, promotes, implements, and participates in community awareness programs that promote safety and enhance public relations.
• Maintains operation proficiencies; stays abreast of the latest information relevant to assignments and areas of responsibility.
• Participates in search and rescue efforts, may perform deputy coroner and/or resident deputy duties.
• May provide instruction and training; formally presents a body of knowledge to students in classroom settings; formally as a Field Training Officer or informally as a fellow employee orient new personnel to their work environment.

Deputy III: Under general supervision, provides law enforcement services. Incumbent must have possession of a Category I Advanced POST certificate.

• In addition to performing duties assigned to Deputy I and II: provides instruction and training; formally presents a body of knowledge to students in classroom settings; formally as a Field Training Officer or informally as a fellow employee orient new personnel to their work environment.
• Conducts criminal investigations. interviews victims, suspects, and witnesses; collects, preserves, and secures evidence from crime scenes; lifts fingerprints; takes photographs; makes sketches and diagrams; conducts searches; arranges for medical/psychological appointments for victims and transports when necessary.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.

Education and Experience: The knowledge and ability listed may be acquired through different types of education, training and experience. An example of a typical way to acquire the qualifying knowledge and ability is listed below:

Deputy II

• High School diploma/GED
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire
• Must be a Citizen of the United States at time of testing for the position
• Must not have a felony or domestic violence convictions
• Category I Nevada POST Certification
• One (1) year of law enforcement experience

Deputy III

• Deputy I and II requirements
• Category I Advanced Nevada POST Certification.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

Deputy II

• Category I or III Nevada POST Certification for detention facility assignments within one (1) year of employment (an additional 6 months may be extended with POST approval.)
• Nevada Class C Driver’s License
• CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of date of employment.
• Category I Nevada POST Certification

Deputy III

• Deputy I and II requirements,
• Category I Advanced Nevada POST Certification.

Physical/Mental Demands & Working Environment: The physical/mental requirements described herein are repetitive of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully.Physical ability to execute: running, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, reaching and sitting for prolonged periods of time; occasionally push, lift, or carry up to 150 pounds; strength to drag, carry, lift, or physically restrain persons and objects; traverse difficult terrain, strength, stamina, coordination and balance to stand and walk for periods. Vision in low light to: read materials, see details, use weaponry/firearm and a computer screen/terminal. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; and to identify tone signals. Dexterity and coordination: to write and to effectively use weaponry/firearm. Mental ability to handle stress and demands of workloads and to remain alert in confined space on all shifts. Under stress, incumbent must be able to utilize critical thinking skills, such as logic, judgement, and reasoning. See the physical requirements percentage rating attached.

Exposure to hazards, including, but not limited to; vehicle traffic, body fluids, toxic agents, smoke, dust, fumes, heat, cold, noise, and odor. Performs duties both inside and outside; being outside occurs on a frequent basis and requires exposure to; vehicle traffic, dust, fumes, smoke, high noise levels, and extreme weather conditions.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of public relations and customer service; county, state, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisi