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Deputy Sheriff (Patrol)

DEPUTY SHERIFF (PATROL)

Deadline to Apply:      Thursday May 1st, 2025. 11:59 p.m.

Department:               Sheriff

Salary Range:             $25.87-$32.00/hour

FLSA Status:               Non-Exempt

Status:                         Full-Time

Benefit Status:             Eligible for benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

Advanced level position responsible for performing law enforcement work to protect life and property, prevent the commission of crimes and preserve peace by functioning as a certified Colorado peace officer in the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

  • High School diploma or GED; and

  • One to two years of progressively responsible related experience; or,

  • Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Must be able to work variable hours.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Must possess and maintain Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training Peace Officer Certification

  • Valid Colorado Driver's License

  • Firearms Certification

  • Radar Certification

  • Hazard Materials Certification (depending on assignment)

  • First Aid and CPR Certification

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

  • Maintains law and order and protects lives and property, including: patrolling assigned zone; making security checks; responding to calls; investigating nature of complaints; investigating illegal or suspicious activities; serving subpoenas and court orders; serving as mediator between parties; detecting and apprehending law violators; conducting searches or persons and property; issuing citations, warnings, etc.; generating reports and completing forms; locating defendants and serving warrants; and transporting or escorting prisoners.

  • Responds to vehicle accidents; renders aid to injured persons; requests other assistance; directs traffic.

  • Serves as investigator to conduct preliminary investigations of crimes against people and property, including: responding to citizens' complaints of illegal activity; opening cases; gathering information; identifying, collecting, preserving and transporting evidence and property; taking photograph and generating sketches; obtaining and serving arrest and search warrants; tracing and recovering stolen property; assisting other divisions and agencies; conducting interviews; arresting offenders; conducting video and audio surveillance; and completing various reports and forms.

  • Prepares for and testifies in judicial proceedings.

  • Assists other officers or agencies by responding to calls and serving as backup.

  • Performs maintenance and minor repairs on assigned vehicle and equipment; inspects and tests equipment to assure safety.

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Participates in training programs by attending classes, participating in drills, simulations etc., studying County geography and participating in physical training and conditioning programs.

  • Reports administrative and/or operational problems to supervisor.

  • Performs firefighting duties, as needed.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

  • Moffat County is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
    Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity 

 

Questions?  Contact Human Resources at (970) 824-9195.

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