Patrol Deputy - West End (Nucla)

Patrol Deputy - West End (Nucla)

Job Category : 4 - Police Protection

Requisition Number : PATRO001273

Posted : April 3, 2025

Full-Time

Sheriff's Office Nucla, CO 81424, USA

Address : Attention : Commander Cam Boldan Montrose County Sheriff's Office 1200 North Grand Avenue Montrose, CO 81401 Email : cboldan@montrosecounty.net

Pay Range : $35.10 - $39.78 hourly (DOE)

MONTROSE COUNTY BENEFIT INFORMATION : 2025 Montrose County Benefit Information

General Statement of Duties : Performs the basic functions of the Sheriff's Office including protection of life and property, maintenance of public order, prevention of crime, response to emergency situations, and arrest of law violators. Work is performed in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the Sheriff's Office, and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws.

Supervision Received : Reports to patrol sergeant or shift supervisor and is assigned in terms of overall objectives and resources available. Deputies may temporarily oversee the work of cadets, reserves and volunteers.

Supervision Exercised : As a senior deputy, may act as shift supervisor.

Essential Functions : Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. The Montrose County Sheriff and / or Undersheriff reserve the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.

• Patrols assigned areas for the function of crime prevention, conducts inquiries and inspections of crime incidents and accidents.
• Responds to complaints, emergencies, call for assistance, arrests or other duty with businesslike dispatch and courtesy, and without unnecessary loss of time.
• Assists in wild land fire suppression, search and rescue efforts, and medical emergency response. Administers first aid and CPR.
• Assists in resolving boundary and water disputes.
• Maintains a field notebook of current and ongoing information records such as wanted persons, stolen vehicles, etc.
• Notifies superior of major crimes or disturbances within assigned patrol area.
• Completes crime investigations and prepares case files for submittal to District Attorney for filing of charges.
• Prepare court and legal documents, inclusive with proper legal language and with no errors; examples include : search warrants, arrest warrants, affidavits.
• Prepares records and reports of daily incidents.
• Advises shift relief of daily business to facilitate the continuity of operations.
• May act as shift supervisor in absence of sergeant.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education : High School graduate or equivalent. P.O.S.T. certification required.

Experience : None required.

Required Knowledge :

Language Skills : Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and the skill to organize materials and present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form. Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must have proficient knowledge of the English language, proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in other oral and written communication and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondences. Must be able to read, comprehend and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures required for this position, as well as, basic how-to documents and manuals.

Interpersonal Skills : Must possess the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Have strong customer service orientation and work collaboratively within a team environment. Interact professionally and diplomatically with County employees, other agencies and organizations and members of the community and manage difficult or emotional customer situations. Possess the ability to recognize when confidentiality is required and maintain strict confidentiality. Must maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with customer / clients and the general public.

Mathematical Skills : Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Skills : Must be able to apply basic principles of logic and reasoning to a variety of practical problems. Have problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Must be able to exercise some independent judgment and function under pressure. Must be able to accomplish assigned tasks to meet established performance standards and objectives and thinks through the consequences of a decision prior to making it.

Computer Skills : Modern office technology and equipment, including computers and related software applications. Learn specific software associated with the position and / or organization.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Environmental conditions of the position may include exposure on an occasional basis to fumes, odors, gases, explosives, and air / blood borne diseases. Work is frequently conducted outside in hot / cold temperatures, wet / dry conditions. Moderate exposure to loud noises.

Special Requirements : Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to pass written, oral, polygraph and physical exams. Subject to pre-employment drug test and criminal background check with no felony convictions. Must be able and willing to perform shift work, including weekends and holidays. First Aid and CPR certification required.

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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