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Bingham County Patrol Deputy (Lateral Hire/Certified Preferred But Not Required) in Blackfoot, Idaho
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Bingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
BINGHAM COUNTY
DEPARTMENT of HUMAN RESOURCES
501 North Maple #202
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Laraine Pope H.R. Director Phone #: (208) 782-3110
Phone #: (208) 782-3111
Fax #: (208) 782-2681
March 26, 2024
BINGHAM COUNTY, IDAHO
Position: Patrol Deputy (Lateral Hire/Certified Preferred But Not Required)
Salary: Starts at \$23.22 -Appointment Step DOQ/DOE
Full-time position with County Benefits
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Purpose of Class/Primary Function
The principal function of a sworn employee in this class is to enforce state and local laws and ordinances,
respond to calls for the protection of life and property, conduct investigations, make arrests, and perform
other assigned law enforcement and public safety duties. Duties normally consist of patrol and traffic
activities in the County on an assigned shift. Deputies may be delegated to additional assignments in
areas such as marine patrol, field instructor, reserve liaison, community services, civil or warrant service,
SWAT or canine service, or other assignment. Deputies may also be assigned a specific geographic area
of responsibility as a resident Deputy. The work is performed under supervision of a Patrol Sergeant.
Some latitude is granted to the employee but work is subject to stringent state and county legal
guidelines. The principal duties of this class are performed in a work environment in which the employee
is subject to potential personal danger and health hazards.
Minimum Requirements
Must have a high school diploma, high school transcripts, or GED Certificate
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have a valid Idaho Drivers License and be insurable
Must have no Felony convictions
Some Misdemeanors are allowed depending on the classification
Must be able to pass a background check (criminal-character-credit), polygraph test, and a pre-
employment drug screening
Must be able to certify in CPR/1st Aid within one year of hire date
If you do not live in Bingham County, you must be able to relocate within 6 months of hire date
Disqualifying Drug Usage
Sale, delivery and/or cultivation of any controlled substances including but not limited to marijuana,
methamphetamines, amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, prescription drugs without a legal prescription
and/or license and hallucinogenic drugs; such as LSD, mushrooms, and acid
Use of marijuana within the past year
Use of synthetic substances such as spice with in the past year
Any use of illegal hard drugs to include: meth, heroin, cocaine, LSD, PCP
If use of marijuana and/or synthetic drugs, such as spice, is between one and three years, please contact
Patrol LT Gary Yancey for additional information.
Employment Requirements for a Corrections Deputy
Must be able to be on call after regular duty hours to respond to emergency situations
Must be able to make court appearances on off-duty time
Must have a knowledge of local, state, and federal laws as applicable to community law enforcement
Must have a knowledge of methods, objectives, and procedures of law enforcement practices and court
proceedings
Must have a knowledge of officer safety skills including defensive tactics, handcuffing, and firearm
Bingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
operations
Must have a knowledge of how to use a personal computer and job-related software
Must have a knowledge of police equipment, including vehicles, speed radar units, communications units,
body armor, handcuffs, firearms, batons, and other related equipment
Must have a knowledge of crime prevention and education techniques
Must be able to meet all of POST and Departmental physical standards
M ust be able to work independently as well as in teams
Must be able to understand and apply departmental, state, federal, and local law enforcement
procedures, policies, rules, and regulations
Must be able to analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential dangers, and
to determine proper course of action
Must be able to cope with stressful situations calmly, fairly, tactfully, and with respect to individual rights
Must be able to establish and maintain effective relations with fellow employees and with citizens with
varied racial, religious, ethnic or economic backgrounds
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of a firearm
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
Must be able to operate a personal computer including program applications appropriate to assigned