Deputy Sheriff

Job Title: Deputy Sheriff, Patrol
Department: Sheriffs Office
FLSA: Grade:
Safety Sensitive Job: Yes
Security Sensitive Job: No

Pay: Non-Certified: $37,743.00 / Certified: $38,928.00 BOE

Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.

Relationships
Reports to: Patrol Supervisor; Chief Deputy/Investigator
Subordinate Staff: None
Other Internal Contacts: Probate Office; Public Works; Sanitation Department
External Contacts: General Public; Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA); Alabama Department of
Human Resources (ADHR); Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC); Alabama
Department of Public Health (ADPH); Alabama Department of Transportation
(ALDOT); Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) –
Game Wardens; Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA); Law
Enforcement Agencies; Probate Judge; Schools; Attorneys; District Attorney: Circuit
Clerk; Department of Homeland Security (USDHS); U.S. Marshals; Volunteer Fire
Departments

[Job Summary]{#Hlk124852195}
Under the supervision of the Patrol Supervisor, the employee performs general law enforcement activities on behalf of the Sheriff relating to public safety and welfare. Performs patrol duties for assigned area. Processes civil and criminal papers in accordance with established procedures. Performs maintenance checks on equipment prior to each shift and ensures all personal equipment is clean and serviceable at all times. Provides security for court proceedings, transport of prisoners to and from jail complex and special events held within the county. Picks up mental patients per probate orders and performs juvenile work such as pickups and transfers. Receives and handles missing animal complaints such as loose livestock, aggressive dogs, and other nuisance animals. Provides traffic control and issues citations as needed. Exercises independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations, exercising safety practices and procedures. Other miscellaneous tasks as required. Work is usually performed in accordance with well-defined procedures. This is an entry-level job in the law enforcement job classification. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background checks and random drug screenings.
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Essential Functions
The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

A. Patrol
The employee patrols the community and ensures all state and local laws are enforced within the County.

Reports to shift supervisor for assigned area and instructions.

Enforces all laws of the State of Alabama and Randolph County.

Patrols county businesses, schools, churches, private residences, and other special areas as directed by supervisor and makes building searches of anything found open or disturbed.

Makes note during patrol of any situation that does not appear normal for the area, time of day, weather conditions, volume of traffic, assemblage of persons, etc.

Varies patrol route to prevent establishing a predictable pattern.

Investigates and reports accidents, dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions; directs traffic as required.

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