Sheriff: Reserve Deputy

Job Type Job Type: Volunteer, non-paid position requiring a minimum of 24 hours of service each month, following an extensive training program. Description Incumbent serves as Reserve Deputy for the Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, responsible for the enforcement of the laws of the state and protection of County residents and their property. Responsibilities Volunteer a minimum 24 hours of service each month. Complete and maintain all state and Sheriff’s Office mandated training each calendar year—including physical tactics, emergency vehicle operations, firearms, police tactics, legal updates, and other required courses. May be assigned to various areas based on the Sheriff’s discretion, such as road patrol, investigations, process service, community events, county security, or other duties as designated. Enforce local and state laws, implementing policy for the prevention and investigation of crimes to protect lives and property. Regularly patrol roads within the County and other designated areas, respond to emergency calls, burglar/intrusion alarms, domestic disturbances, and ensure the security of residences and businesses. Investigate and report suspicious or unlawful activities; pursue suspects in vehicle or on foot, subdue and arrest as needed, advise individuals of their constitutional rights, search suspects, seize weapons and contraband, and transport suspects to a detention facility. Perform vehicle stops—checking for proper licensing and registration, enforcing traffic laws and speed limits, issuing warnings and citations, administering roadside sobriety tests as necessary, and effecting arrests when warranted. Respond to and investigate traffic accidents: assess personal injuries, request emergency assistance, aid the injured, regulate and direct traffic, escort emergency vehicles, assist stranded motorists, and dispose of abandoned vehicles as needed. Investigate citizen complaints, misdemeanors, felony complaints, missing persons, and illegal possession, distribution, or sale of controlled substances. Intervene, mediate, and assist in resolving citizen disputes; provide detailed explanations of complaints or legal procedures to victims, witnesses, and offenders. Maintain knowledge of criminal activity in the area. Collect and preserve evidence, maintaining chain of custody; locate witnesses, interview or interrogate witnesses or suspects, and counsel victims and witnesses. Conduct legal searches of persons and property with or without a warrant in accordance with the law. Direct vehicular traffic during congestion or as assigned; maintain roadways, clear debris, and coordinate with other emergency personnel during weather emergencies, notifying other County departments and utilities of dangerous conditions such as downed trees and power lines. Serve subpoenas, civil process papers, and other court documents; occasionally provide courtroom security. Prepare and submit required reports and summaries of activities to superiors according to established departmental deadlines. Inspect the condition of assigned vehicle and equipment, and maintain a neat and professional uniform. Provide testimony and present evidence in legal proceedings, maintaining confidentiality and security of information. Attend seminars and in-service training as required; occasionally respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age. Completion of Law Enforcement Officer training by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Possession of or ability to obtain all required certifications, including handgun/firearm qualification by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, First Responder/CPR certification, IDACS/NCIC certification, emergency vehicle operation certification, HAZMAT training, and defense tactics training. Ability to meet all Department hiring and retention requirements, including passage of written, medical, and psychological exams, a physical agility test, and a drug test. Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of the customary practices, procedures, rules and regulations of the Department, to perform standardized patrol operations and take authoritative action as situations demand. Thorough knowledge of community geography and police jurisdiction/boundaries, and working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Working knowledge of and ability to use all assigned Department equipment and weapons, including, but not limited to, computer, camera, vehicle, radio, AED, breathalyzer, drug/narcotic identification kit, binoculars, baton/nightstick, handgun, shotgun, tear gas/mace, taser, handcuffs, and radar equipment. Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to complete required reports within Department deadlines. Working knowledge of universal health precautions and bloodborne pathogen control, and ability to apply such knowledge to protect oneself against infection. Working knowledge of radio frequencies, codes, procedures, and limitations and ability to speak clearly and distinctly, hear and be heard and understood when communicating in person, by radio or by telephone. Working knowledge of and ability to effectively apply evidence collection/preservation techniques and appropriately receive, maintain, and account for articles received in evidence. Ability to appropriately interview witnesses, advise law offenders of rights, and counsel or comfort victims. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, Department superiors, other law enforcement agencies, hospitals, wrecker companies, offenders, victims, witnesses, and members of the public, being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities. Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements. Ability to comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct. Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with hostile or violent persons. Ability to deal swiftly, rationally, and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations, and take authoritative action applying appropriate discretion and common sense. Ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self and others in the workplace. Ability to obey all written and oral orders and directives from Department superiors. Ability to compile, compare, classify and analyze data, make determinations, and take action based on data analysis. Ability to perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, often amidst frequent distractions, interruptions, and time constraints, and on several tasks at the same time. Ability to apply knowledge of people/locations and utilize good judgment in extreme and uncommon situations. Ability to provide testimony in court/legal proceedings. Ability to physically perform essential duties, including pursuing suspects by driving vehicle at high speeds, running, climbing stairs, forcing entry into buildings, scaling walls, jumping fences, and apprehending or subduing offenders. Ability to work extended, irregular, evening and/or weekend hours as assigned and occasionally travel out of town for training, sometimes overnight. Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. Possession of a valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record. Supplemental Information The incumbent performs a wide variety of police duties according to established Departmental policies and legal procedures, making independent decisions and taking authoritative action in response to situational demands. The incumbent receives indirect or occasional supervision and has a moderate degree of flexibility on the job. Errors in decision or work are primarily detected or prevented through legally defined procedures and supervisory review. Undetected errors could lead to loss of life and/or have adverse effects upon Department operations or members of the public. The incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, Department superiors, other law enforcement agencies, hospitals, wrecker companies, offenders, victims, witnesses, and members of the public for purposes of exchanging and verifying information, enforcing laws, and de-escalating potentially violent situations through conversation or negotiation. The incumbent reports directly to a Sergeant. The incumbent performs duties in a police station, in a vehicle, and in the field. Regular duties involve sitting or walking at will, sitting for long periods, standing or walking for extended periods, driving at high speeds, lifting or carrying equipment weighing over 50 pounds, pushing or pulling objects, bending, reaching, crouching or kneeling, close or far vision, color or depth perception, handling or grasping objects, speaking clearly, and hearing sounds or communications. The incumbent performs regular automobile patrols and is subject to weather extremes and strenuous physical effort during emergency situations. The incumbent may occasionally be required to force entry into buildings, run fast for short or long periods, run up or down stairs, jump up or down from elevated areas, crawl in confined areas, climb over obstacles, and subdue an attacking and/or armed individual. The incumbent maintains considerable contact with offenders and the public and is regularly exposed to disturbing evidence, irate or hostile individuals, and or physical violence. Protective gear and/or equipment, such as a Kevlar vest, must be worn according to Department policy. The incumbent works extended or irregular hours, evenings and/or weekends as scheduled, and occasionally travels out of town for training, sometimes overnight. The incumbent occasionally responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. Vigo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr