Deputy Sheriff

Sheriff's Office Enforcement Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety of Gila County citizens by enforcement of State and Local laws and ordinances in an impartial and professional manner. This position enforces State and Local laws and ordinances via responding to calls for service, investigations and patrol. Patrols assigned areas, looking for illegal, hazardous and suspicious activities and persons; provides back-up assistance, scene security and protection for regional emergency services personnel. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; investigates criminal and civil complaints and incidents; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases; secures and documents crime scene and property; identifies and collects evidence. Performs search and surveillance duties as required; performs follow-up investigations as assigned. Enforces Local, State and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with local regulations and ordinances, according to policies, procedures and regulations. Arrests law violators; locates, pursues and arrests criminal suspects; transports and processes prisoners; testifies in court; serves arrest, search and civil warrants and other court documents. Conducts traffic stops and investigates traffic accidents and criminal violations; assists motorists, victims and witnesses and investigates incidents as required. Represents the Sheriffs Office at court hearings; prepares reports and materials requested and subpoenaed by the courts; and testifies in court cases. Assists and interacts with other Sheriffs personnel, County Departments, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, State and Local law enforcement organizations in order to accomplish tasks. Presents education and information through community and school awareness projects; counsels residents on law enforcement regulations, activities, programs and referral resources May perform special assignment in areas of expertise, including school resource program, lake patrol, K-9, civil process, or special skills training; may be assigned to special enforcement, intervention and investigative teams, or to specific enforcement region. Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, event logs, charts and other documents; maintains appropriate records and prepares reports as required and maintains patrol vehicles and equipment in clean and effective operating order.