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Hill County Deputy Sheriff in Havre, Montana
SUMMARY OF WORK: Performs patrol, law enforcement, public safety, and public assistance duties to protect life and property in Hill County. JOB CHARACTERISTICS: Nature of Work: This position performs professional and technical duties requiring adherence to safety standards and ability to make immediate life and death decisions. Position works an assigned rotational schedule, which includes holidays, weekends and nights. Position is on-call for emergencies. Position spends hours in patrol vehicle and may travel in adverse road conditions; may work in extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Hazards of the position include dealing with dangerous people who may possess weapons, dangers of physical assault, vehicle pursuits, dealing with animals and exposure to body fluids or hazardous wastes. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive införmation. Personal Contacts: Daily contacts with the public often under stressful circumstances; daily coordination of duties with other officers; frequent contact with other rlaw enforcement agencies and support agencies. Supervision Received: Supervision from the Sheriff and Undersheriff as need arises. Essential Functions: Position requires ability to communicate orally and in writing; pursue offenders on foot or in a vehicle; restrain an adult; carry or drag adult weight; qualify with firearms; drive a patrol vehicle; hear distress calls; performs limited medical procedures; operate police equipment; maintain accurate records; type and operate office machines including computer; prepare reports; testify in court. AREAS OF JOB ACCOUNTABLITY AND PERFORMANCE: Meets all requirements and qualifications of Deputy Sheriff and Law Enforcement Officer as set forth Montana Codes Annotated. Conducts criminal investigations both felony and misdemeanor. I of 6 Investigates all criminal offenses, including but not limited to, homicide, assault, domestic abuse, minor traffic enforcement and animal control. Takes witness, victim, suspect statements and interviews on criminal offenses. Serve civil process, which includes summons, subpoenas, temporary restraining orders, executions, eviction notices, and any other legal court papers. Serves arrest warrants for both District Court and Justice Court. Does routine patrol work, along with business and house checks. Answers calls for assistance from the general public. Responds to silent and audio burglar alarms. Does speaking engagements, attends meetings, and gives tours of the office and Detention Center. Attends various types of schools and training sessions. Transports prisoners to and from court, prison, jail, doctor, and other locations. Collects and handles evidence as necessary. Does photography work during course of investigations. Performs duties of jail officer as needed; books, admits, releases, or cares for prisoners. Practices and qualifies in firearm proficiency four times a year. Maintains patrol vehicle in safe and clean condition. Responds to accidents and acts as first responder to victims as needed. Testifies in court on criminal matters, as well as some civil cases. Assists other emergency services and law enforcement agencies as needed. Assists with crowd control for large attendance events. Prepares numerous reports. Deputies Inay also serve as D.A.R.E. officers, T.A.T.F. Officers, Deputy Coroners, Evidence Officers, Detention Center Administrator, Reserve Coordinator, Search and Rescue Coordinator, Crimestopper's Representative, S.A.T.T. Member, or on other boards and appointments as required by the Sheriff. Performs other duties as required by the Sheriff or state statute.