Part Time Deputy Sheriff

Position Concept

The Part-Time Deputy Sheriff performs a variety of duties and tasks related to the protection of life, limb and property. The Part-Time Deputy Sheriff is a paid part-time Law Enforcement Officer appointed by the Sheriff. The Part-Time Deputy Sheriff is a sworn member who possesses all the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities incumbent upon the position of an entry level deputy sheriff.

The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.

The Part-Time Deputy Sheriff may perform other related duties and tasks, as required and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Employee Benefits

Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks

FRS Retirement

Free Employee Gym

Essential Functions

Testify at trials, hearings, Grand juries

Testify at deposition

Serve subpoenas

Serve injunctions for protection

Serve Baker Acts - court ordered

Prepare original/supplemental reports

Maintain issued equipment

Maintain firearms

Inspect and maintain patrol vehicle

Maintain attendance records

File complaint affidavits/notice to appear

Review Statutes, Ordinances, directives

Review *BOLOs, requests, agreements

Maintain personal notes

Maintain gas log

Maintain, review manuals and files

Prepare correspondence

Collect latent fingerprints

Photograph persons, evidence

Confiscate vehicles or property

Secure evidence

Seize or confiscate illegal substances

Secure found or acquired property

Interview victims/witnesses/informants

Interview suspects

Complete field interrogation reports

Investigate crimes against the state

Investigate property crimes

Initiate persons crimes investigation

Initiate death investigation

Search buildings or grounds

Conduct active patrol in assigned area

Conduct frisk or pat down search

Pursue vehicles

Respond to rescue situations

Conduct felony stop

Respond to bomb threats

Respond to civil unrest or riots

Counsel persons involved in disputes

Respond to alarm calls

Conduct self-initiated arrest

Control disorderly or irate persons

Serve arrest warrant

Transport inmate or arrestee

Locate or retrieve body

Examine abandoned vehicles

Establish field informants

Escort funeral

Conduct dwelling/ground check

Provide information and referrals

Investigate/isolate hazardous materials

Assist special needs persons

Assist other agencies

Warn citizens of environmental dangers

Provide security for special functions

Conduct traffic stop/operate controls

Conduct DUI investigations

Conduct parking enforcement

Conduct traffic crash investigation

Education, Professional Certification or License

High School or GED

Valid Florida driver’s license

• State of Florida, Basic Recruit, Certificate of Compliance after completion of training in accordance with *CJSTC
• Successful maintenance of proficiency in all mandatory in-service training as delineated in General Order 33.5
• Successful completion of the Polk County Sheriff's Office Street Training Evaluation Program

Professional Experience

Prior law enforcement experience is preferred

Environmental Conditions

Work may involve rotating 12 hour shifts

Physical acts requiring strength and endurance may be required

Works during inclement weather

• Involves exposure to dangerous and sometimes life threatening situations, events or persons
• Works under extreme varying degrees of stress
• Subject to call 24 hours a day
• Some exposure to morbid crime scenes involving the human body
• Works with a firearm and other required weapons
• Works with a great deal of autonomy requiring discretion and field decision-making
• May have to inflict bodily harm or kill another human being

Knowledge of

PCSO policy and procedures

Florida State Statutes

Criminal Justice System

Geographical area

Resistance/Control Continuum

Radio codes, signals, identifications

Case Reporting Manual

Manufacture's standards

Issue weapon nomenclature

Surfaces conducive to fingerprinting

Fingerprinting techniques

Appearance of fingerprints

Camera operation

Evidence handling

*RICO

Types of evidence

Evidence collection

Illegal substance appearance

Narcotics field test procedures

Officer safety techniques

Case law

Domestic violence procedures

Child/elderly abuse procedures

Specialty team procedures

Area characteristics

First aid/CPR

Crowd control techniques

Human anatomy

Firearm safety procedures

Public safety concerns

Building/area search techniques

Mobile field force system

Defensive techniques

Reference data

Support units available

Community services

Referral sources

Social and public assistance agencies

Abnormal behavior

Special function requirements

Roadblock equipment

Effects of intoxicants/drugs

Field sobriety testing

Crash investigation

Ability to

Draw diagrams

Operate public address system

Conduct pat down/search for weapons

Follow commands

Recognize basic signs and causes of death

Disassemble and reassemble firearm

Comprehend questions

Operate a motor vehicle

Read and write English

Use approved defensive weapons

Comprehend instructions

Perform minor vehicle maintenance

Read gauges and odometers

Operate calculator

Evaluate

Read a map

Comprehend

Operate camera

Operate tape recorder

Listen and understand

Detect suspicious activity

Identify makes and models of vehicles

Handle stress

Locate vehicle identification number

Evaluate credibility and reliability

Identify suspicious activity

Recognize potential hazard

Recognize informative placard or signs

Recognize danger or hazard

Monitor radio traffic

Skills

Basic English grammar

Computer

Basic mathematical

Keyboarding

Interpersonal

Organizational

Basic investigation

Interview

Observation

Tactical driving

Tactical communication

Basic crime scene processing

Weapons proficiency

Communications

Physical Requirements

Jump

Climb

Drag/carry 150 lbs.

Crawl

Bend/squat

Lift 150 lbs.

Walk

Run

Sit for long periods

Stand for long periods

See at normal range or with accommodation

Hear at normal level or with accommodation

Speak English understandably

Sense of smell

Manual dexterity

Recognize colors

Ambulate independently

Agility

Mobility

Withstand chemical odor

Strength to loosen lug nuts

Full range of motion

Steady hands

Ability to distinguish colors

Upper body strength

Endurance

Continence

Endure climatic extremes

Balance

Other

*FCIC/NCIC: Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center

FDLE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Min

USD $21.00/Hr.

Max

USD $21.00/Hr.