Job description

Employer: Charlevoix County

Position: Road Patrol Deputy

Department: Sheriff’s Department

Pay Range: Full-time with benefits, union negotiated starting hourly wage $22.49

GENERAL

Road Patrol Deputies are working deputies that handle criminal and non-criminal complaints and investigations while conducting proactive patrols and proactive policing within the community.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct criminal and non-criminal investigation in a timely manner including all follow-up.
• Follow-up with Detective if assistance was requested on an investigation.
• Complete paper service in a timely manner including criminal and civil subpoenas as well as evictions.
• Complete monthly assigned liquor inspections and file appropriate paperwork.
• Conduct school zone/ school patrols during the school day.
• Conduct proactive patrols during school functions including but not limited to attending sporting events, board meetings, fundraisers, or other school function.
• Work with Drug Detectives to provide additional patrol and surveillance based off drug tips or intel.
• Conduct proactive road patrols utilizing knowledge of prior complaints, high traffic areas, current crime knowledge, and personal knowledge to insure a safer community.
• Complete property checks on local businesses, parks, schools, and areas where damage or property is historically victimized.
• Complete and turn in after every work cycle a detail daily log that includes report numbers, detailed investigations, roads patrolled and other document worth activities. This includes data to complete pass-down/ shift briefing with on coming Supervisors and patrol Deputies to insure a smooth transition between shifts.
• Keep open lines of communication with Supervisors, Detectives, and upper command regarding open cases, concerns, or suggestions.
• Keep open lines of communication with School Deputy regarding investigations, arrests, or complaints that involve a juvenile.
• Conduct self-initiated warrant service attempts.
• Check in with local business owner or clerks, specifically at closing time to insure safety.
• Patrol and become familiarized with Churches and places of worship, these are high target areas, especially on Sundays and other holy days of obligation.
• Assist and mentor new Deputies to insure the successful completion of the probation period.
• Assist EMS & FIRE on priority medical calls.
• Must have the ability to gather ID, photo collect, and process evidence properly.
• Must have working knowledge of criminal justice system.
• Must maintain professional appearance.
• Must take good care of equipment.
• Ensure paper service/evictions are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure PPOs and mental pick-up orders are taken care of promptly.
• Have ability to temporarily take command of a shift.
• Follow policy and procedures as established.
• And all other job-related duties that may present themselves.
• Must perform all job-related duties with a positive attitude

REQUIREMENTS

Must meet minimum requirements of employment. Must be able to perform all essential duties and responsibilities successfully with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be a MCQLES certified/certifiable. Could have a flexible schedule due to possibly being on-call or providing coverage in an emergency.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Work involves the new development of new guidelines and techniques, establishing criteria or developing new information where guidelines may not exist for all situation and considerable independent judgement, personal discretion and resourcefulness are needed to interpret circumstances and to make decisions in major areas where there may be uncertainty in approach methodology and interpretation. Errors at this level could lead to the loss of a life, major harm or life impairment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May be required to climb, balance or reach with hands and arms. Could be sitting, standing, kneeling, crouching or stoop down for a long period of time. Need to be able to talk proficiently and use adequate sense of smell and feel. May occasionally be required to lift or move over 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Could frequently work in an outdoor environment with exposure to all weather climates (Heat, Cold, Rain, Snow, etc.). There may be a time that there could be an exposure to infectious criminal suspects or prison inmates.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & COMPETENCIES:

• Proficiency in English grammar; spelling, punctuation, and mathematical functions.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable State Laws and office orders, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Thorough knowledge of functional organization of the Sheriffs Office.
• Ability to maintain all general, physical, and health requirements, as well as certifications that may be required to successfully complete a physical readiness test.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to maintain and develop effective and appropriate working relationships.
• Skill in the operation of modern office equipment.
• Skill in prioritizing work assignments.
• Appropriately and effectively represent Charlevoix County at a variety of community events and activities in support of positive public relations and develop liaison relationships between the community and the county.
• Ability to take command of an emergency incident and render immediate decisions as needed.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgement.
• Ability to facilitate meetings effectively.
• Ability to comprehend, process and apply both verbal and written skills appropriate to the job.
• Ability to accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronics.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to use county resources effectively and efficiently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.49 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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