Deputy Sheriff - Uniform Services - Baldwin County Sheriffs Office

About the position

Responsibilities

• Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations to protect life and property.
• Prevents and discovers the commission of crime; apprehends, arrests and processes criminals, fugitives and offenders.
• Patrols assigned area and watches for suspicious activity.
• Responds to calls relayed by dispatchers, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, and traffic accidents.
• Conducts preliminary investigations; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; gathers information and evidence; secures crime scenes.
• Inspects premises of residential and commercial buildings to detect suspicious conditions.
• Attends court; testifies in judicial proceedings; attends bond hearings.
• Creates and maintains positive public relations with the general public.
• Performs various court-related functions as assigned, such as serving warrants and performing court security functions.
• Provides assistance and backup support to other deputies as necessary; performs flexible unit assignments as needed in emergency response.
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
• Assists local fire departments and emergency medical technicians.
• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol vehicle, uniform, issued equipment, and weapons.
• Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels.
• Prepares reports, logs, citations, forms, and other documentation; maintains files, logs, and records.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be APOSTC certified or have an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in law enforcement or related field for at least 2 years.
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of investigative methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and court procedures.
• Skills in defensive driving and critical thinking.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with competitive hourly wage.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the Sheriff's Office.