DescriptionLateral Transfer POST Certified Deputy - A Colorado POST certified applicantor an individual who is currently POST certified in the state they reside witha minimum of one year of Patrol Operations experience.Colorado POST Certified Deputy - Unless the applicant meets the requirementsof a POST Certified lateral position as listed above, all ColoradoPOST-certified deputies will begin their career in the Mesa County DetentionFacility.Any individuals who do not meet the Lateral requirements or are not POSTCertified, can apply for the Deputy Sheriff - Jail Ops position.

　　JOB SUMMARY:

　　Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies,protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws,and promoting good community relations.Operates a patrol vehicle patrolling county roads, areas, and businessesto deter criminal activity and promote public safety.Responds to dispatched calls or complaints to investigate reported incidentsof criminal activity, accidents, and emergency calls.Arrests and/or detains suspected violators of the law. Review facts ofincidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.Prepares a variety of reports, records, affidavits, and logs as requiredto maintain department incidents and activities.Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid forphysical injuries.Transports individuals in custody.Presents evidence and testimony in judicial settings.

　　ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

　　Approaches and detains persons; makes arrests; restrains and/or subduespersons when necessary to effect physical arrests; searches persons forphysical, visual and auditory evidence, using hands, eyes, and ears.Utilizes necessary level of physical or deadly force when appropriate underlaw and procedure.Demonstrates working knowledge of and compliance with all departmentpolicies, procedures and directives.Controls personal emotional responses and acts appropriately under high levelsof personal stress. Demonstrates sensitivity to feelings of others; listenswith empathy towards others; and displays compassion to those in distress.Controls personal aggressive responses and acts in a manner designed to calmvolatile persons.Responds to calls for service. Obtains appropriate information at the scene.Determines whether it is a civil or criminal matter. Evaluates informationand determines priority of actions at scene. Searches person, places andthings. Protects the scene. Identifies, collects, transports andpreserves evidence and personal property.Gathers information utilizing verbal and physical interview techniques. Giveslegal admonishments. Takes verbal and written statements. Takesphotographs, measurements and prepares crime scene sketches.Demonstrates working knowledge of laws, codes and legal procedures by:accurately detecting crimes and violations and applying the appropriatestatute to each; complying with legal requirements when making arrests,conducting searches and seizing evidence; and writing reports that includeall necessary legal elements.Applies reason and logic rapidly in a legally correct manner when underphysical, emotional and intellectual stress. Comprehends and processes newinformation quickly and accurately. Retains relevant information.Applies appropriate safety precautions in hazardous and potentially dangeroussituations. Maintains a safe position when dealing with persons. Maintainsawareness of own locations and that of others to include fellow officers.Possesses and maintains ability to safely: utilize verbal and physicalcontrol techniques; physically maneuver over, under, and throughphysical obstacles, as well as drag items, run, jump, crawl and liftup to 100 pounds; qualify with a departmental approved handgun, shotgunand rifle; and drives sedans, vans, and 4 x 4 vehicles.Explains procedures, laws, compla nts and other information as required byverbal and written methods. Mediates disputes and provides a resource for thepublic for information concerning areas of human services commonly requestedby the public.Prepares written reports, memos, citations, activity logs, etc Thisincludes the documentation of own observations and actions; statements ofvictims, witnesses, and suspects. Writes legibly using acceptablegrammar, punctuation and spelling.Possesses and maintains ability to work rotating shifts. Participates in rollcall and briefings. Maintains awareness of assignment activities. Maintainspersonal and departmental equipment in satisfactory condition.Establishes and maintains effective relationships with peers, supervisorsand the public. Asserts self when necessary to confront or exert control overothers.Inspects vehicles. Operates vehicles during routine and emergency operationsunder varying road, weather and lighting conditions. Performs minormaintenance when required.Speaks English clearly and converses effectively with persons of divergentethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds. Projects voice clearly andforcefully when necessary while under personal stress.Must have basic user-level competency with computer operating systems.Perform other related duties as assigned.

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

　　High School Graduation or Equivalent.Must be at least 21 years of age.Must possess a Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)certification or fulfill the requirements under Colorado P.O.S.T. toobtain/challenge Colorado P.O.S.T. certification upon hire within allottedtime frame and must meet the Lateral transfer requirements as listed above.Must have or be eligible to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's License uponhire.