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Employer has a position open for a Deputy Sheriff. We offer progressive wages starting at $32.65 per hour and an excellent benefit package including health insurance, paid sick & vacation leave! A Deputy Sheriff is under the direct supervision of the Fallon County Sheriff. The Sheriff's Office is committed to enforcing state law and providing professional law enforcement services that protect and preserve the Constitutional Rights of the citizens of Fallon County. This is a full-time, permanent position. Job Overview This position is responsible for protecting the life and property of the citizens of Fallon County. Performs a wide range of tasks requiring continual exposure to hazardous and potentially life-threatening situations and conditions including but not limited to patrolling, responding to emergency calls and/or situations, conducting investigations and searches, serving civil documents, and providing security for court hearings/trials. Arrests suspects/violators of the law, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints. Attends court proceedings, providing testimony and security. Maintains custody, care and control of inmates incarcerated at the Fallon County Detention Center to ensure the safe and orderly operation of the facility as needed. Essential Functions Public Safety - Patrol Fallon County via motor vehicle, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic, laws, and ordinances. Apprehend and arrest offenders for crimes committed under federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Respond to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, public service calls, and complaints including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, property control, civil complaints, and related incidents; investigate complaints and takes appropriate action, which may include the use of deadly or non-deadly force. Administer basic first aid as needed to preserve life. Control and mitigate people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations. Respond to variety of emergency situations including fires and EMS calls; directs traffic at emergency situations and special events; provides traffic and crowd control at events. Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants; serve and execute legal documents such as subpoenas, summons, complaints, writs of attachment, execution, and restitution to assist in facilitating legal proceedings. Conduct or assist in sale of attached property, collect fees due the County accordance with statute and Fallon County Sheriff Policy and Procedures. Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; may respond to requests for assistance from agencies outside the County for mutual aid in the suppression of civil disturbances, apprehension of criminals, or other related requests. Attend court proceedings to maintain security and order in the court; remove disorderly persons when necessary. Provides testimony in courts and at hearings; prepares and presents case evidence. Investigations - Conduct investigations at incident scenes to determine what, if any, crime has been committed, ensuring adherence to statute and Fallon County Sheriff Office Policy & Procedures. Conduct searches, seizing and preventing the circulation of illegal controlled substances and/or contraband. Identify, collect, preserve, process, and log evidence. Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects. Prepare investigative reports and case information. Works in partnership with the County Attorney's Office to obtain and file criminal complaints on arrested subjects. Coroner ? In accordance with Montana Code Annotated, perform timely resolution of death investigations, determining cause and manner of unattended dea hs. Complete information for death certificates and all required paperwork such as but not limited to subpoenas. Public Relations - Establish and preserve good relationships with the public; answer questions concerning local and state laws, procedures, and activities of the office; make presentations before a variety of public groups to promote crime prevention activities and to enhance public understanding of law enforcement activities. Administrative - Perform a variety of administrative and other types of duties in support of law enforcement services, programs, and activities. Initiate and complete reports, legal documents, and other required paperwork; prepare a variety of reports including those on activities, operations, arrests made, and unusual incidents observed. Utilize Office specific software program for record management. Complete brand inspections as needed. Attend meetings and trainings as needed. Detention Center ? In the absence of a Detention Officer, will supervise, monitor, and maintain awareness of the movement and location of adult male and female inmates housed in the Detention Center. May complete a variety of other tasks such as but not limited to processing inmates in and out of facility by conducting visual searches, physical pat search, fingerprinting, photographing, and entering personal data into facility specific program. Conduct cell and inmate searches. Dispense prescription and over the counter medications in accordance with established protocol. Transport inmates to scheduled appointments. Escort inmates to court hearings. Competencies The knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics to perform this work include but are not necessarily limited to: Accountability, Active Listening, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Commitment, Communication ? Oral & Written, Criminal Justice System, Computers, Confidentiality, Court Procedures, Criminal Investigation Procedures and Techniques, Crisis Intervention, Critical Thinking, Dependable, Detention Operations, Emergency Services, Firearms, First Aid, Flexibility, Geography, Interpersonal Relationships, Interview Techniques, Law Enforcement Principles & Procedures, Leadership, Livestock Brands, Montana Code Annotated, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Public Relations, Sensitivity, Stress Management, Vehicle Operations, and Teamwork. This position requires significant knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of law enforcement; the laws, rules, and regulations enforced by the Sheriff's Office; the geography and topography within the County jurisdiction; modern procedures and methods employed in crime detection and investigation; court procedures in criminal and civil trials; criminal behavior patterns and the social factors underlying criminal behavior; first aid methods and their applications; and the use and care of firearms and other non-lethal weapons and restraints. Strict adherence to maintaining confidentiality with law enforcement sensitive information. Knowledge of care, collection and preservation of evidence. Ability to utilize sound reasoning, as well as ability to make sound decisions. Ability to make forcible arrests and engage in foot pursuits. Ability to operate a motor vehicle on a variety of terrains, in a variety of conditions, and at a variety of speeds. Ability to read, interpret, understand, and apply statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Ability to engage in critical thinking and to analyze situations quickly and objectively. Must be able to recognize actual and potential danger and to determine the appropriate course of action. Ability to cope with stressful situations firmly, tactfully, and with respect to individual rights. Must be skilled in active listening, speaking, critical thinking, social perceptiveness, negotiation, judgment, and decision making while interacting with the community in often tense and volatile situations. Skill in subduing individuals in a physical confrontation b

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