Deputy

Sheriff Position

This position typically provides security and safety within the County; under close supervision, performs general police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances in accordance with Sheriff's Office / County policies and state / federal statutes and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Patrols assigned district and aids the public.
• Enforces traffic regulations for motor vehicles and pedestrians.
• Researches laws, regulations, policies and decisions to prepare for hearings.
• Directs and controls traffic flow. Investigates and writes crime reports.
• Prevents the commission of unlawful acts; apprehends criminals; serves warrants, subpoenas and other writs.
• Accompanies prisoners to court and maintains custody of such prisoners.
• Testifies in court proceedings. May transport prisoners to other facilities, etc.
• Physically controls violent suspects / offenders.
• Engages in foot and / or vehicle pursuit to apprehend suspects.
• Inspects doors and windows in business districts to ensure that no suspicious conditions exist.
• Performs routine service duties, protection of persons and / or property, assisting stranded motorists, providing funeral escorts, etc.
• Administers first-aid in emergency situations.
• Maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms and ensures that weapons are in a functional and presentable condition.
• Assists with funeral escorts and security for special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK :

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

This position requires the employee to sit and stand; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, finger, grasp objects such as weapons, handcuffs, etc.; reach, pull and push with hands and arms; balance, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel and bend; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must lift and carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds and move one hundred fifty (150) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK CONDITIONS :

The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. Twelve (12) hour work schedule on assigned shift. Scheduled hours / days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.

Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including :