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Wicomico County Sheriff's Ofc Deputy Sheriff - Deputy First Class/Lateral in Salisbury, Maryland
Title of Job: Deputy Sheriff - Deputy First Class/Lateral Department: Wicomico County Sheriffs Office Job Summary: Responsible for maintaining law and order within Wicomico County. Answer emergency and routine calls for service from the public, arrest criminal offenders, serve court orders and enforce Maryland criminal and traffic laws. Supervise and train entry-level deputy sheriffs as assigned.
Essential Functions: (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Ensure the safety and welfare of the citizens of Wicomico County and the State of Maryland. Enforce the criminal, traffic and civil laws of Wicomico County, State of Maryland, and the United States. Provide court security and transport prisoners. Respond to emergency calls for service from public both emergency and routine. Patrol assigned sector of responsibility to detect suspicious activity. Serve warrants and civil documents. Prepare legal documents, such as citations, statement of charges, application for warrants, etc. Present evidence and give testimony in District and Circuit Courts. Compile information, keep records, and prepare reports on enforcement activities. Enforce traffic laws and issue citations and warnings. Enforce criminal laws and make physical custody arrests. Work with other law enforcement agencies on mutual problems and in emergency situations. Investigate criminal complaints and conduct criminal investigations. Investigate traffic accidents. Perform security checks of private and public property. Maintain all assigned equipment, uniforms, and vehicle. Perform other law enforcement work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Able to read and interpret Maryland Criminal and Traffic Laws and court papers. Ability to mediate disputes in a fair, impartial manner. Knowledge of agency policies and procedures, and a demonstrated commitment to operate under those guidelines. Ability to exercise decisiveness and a readiness to make decisions or render judgements. Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and implement corrective actions when appropriate. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Ability to successfully complete required training and maintain Maryland Police Training Commission certification.
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED certificate recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education. Two years experience as a Maryland law enforcement officer required. Maryland Police Training Commission certification. FLSA Status: Sworn
Physical and Environmental Conditions: Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related and specialized law enforcement equipment. Must meet the minimum physical requirements of the Maryland Police Training Commission. Able to subdue/arrest wanted and sometimes combative individuals and safely control prisoners.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possess a valid driver's license. Must successfully pass a background investigation, including a polygraph examination, and a medical, physical, and psychological evaluation. Must meet Maryland Police Training Commissions minimum physical requirements for sworn officers and maintain Maryland Police Training Commission certification.
Law Enforcement Non-Exempt.
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditio s associated with this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.