Reserve Deputy Sheriff

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***Reserve positions are primarily volunteer based paying $0.00 per hour. Occasional paid opportunities are available at rates ranging from $17.25 to $26.88 per hour.***

**This position is subject to Johnson County Employee Residency Policy - Board of Supervisors - Johnson County. Note: Distance is measured in straight miles as the crow flies vs driving distance.**

DEFINITION AND DUTIES:

Under supervision within a chain of command supplements full-time Johnson County Sheriffs Office personnel in providing law enforcement services and staffing special events. On a primarily volunteer basis provides law enforcement presence at festivals fairs and other public events enforces federal/state statutes and county ordinances established to protect life and property providing general assistance to the public regarding criminal and civil matters and interacts with citizens providing information issuing citations and arrest warrants and serving legal notices.

Knowledge of:

• State highways county roads city streets landmarks and use of maps
• English language to include grammar spelling sentence structure vocabulary and proofreading skills

Ability to:

• Initiate and conduct investigations searches and arrests in a professional and efficient manner
• Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional responsible and trustworthy manner
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers supervisors other agencies and the public
• Safely operate motor vehicles under emergency and non-emergency conditions
• Write detailed reports and keep accurate and timely records
• Organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information as appropriate
• Utilize and maintain vehicles tools weapons and equipment common to law enforcement agencies
• Communicate effectively and work with a diverse population including the elderly youth mentally ill and/or hostile persons in routine unusual and crisis situations
• Handle low to high levels of stress meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position
• Make effective and timely decisions and take appropriate action in highly stressful situations
• Utilize restraint and self defense techniques and equipment proficiently
• Administer first aid to injured persons; perform CPR and operate automated electronic defibrillator
• Use a computer for the purposes of data entry word processing e-mail and Internet
• Operate common office equipment such as calculators fax and postage machines photocopiers and multi-line telephones
• Organize and present facts and ideas clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
• Operate law enforcement equipment including firearms taser patrol vehicle two-way radio and emergency equipment
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Work in unfavorable weather conditions
• Have clarity of speech hearing and writing which permits effective communication
• Have sufficient vision including close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus and which permits moderate production and review of a wide variety of materials both in electronic and hardcopy forms
• Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate use of a keyboard and mouse
• Climb balance stoop kneel squat bend twist reach and crawl
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Occasionally lift carry push and pull up to 75-100 pounds
• Have sufficient personal mobility to complete field work

MINIMUM EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Special requirements: Valid drivers license safe driving record and insurable under County liability coverage. Within six months of hire must reside in Johnson County or within a twenty mile radius of the Johnson County Sheriffs Office. Must become certified by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy as a Reserve Peace Officer per Iowa Code (training is provided in-house).

SPECIFIC DUTIES: to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation

The following duties are normal for this are not to be construed as exclusive or all duties may be required and assigned.

• Operates motor vehicle and two-way radio in assigned areas observing traffic and other law violations issuing citations or making arrests as appropriate.
• Provides law enforcement presence on foot on patrol bicycle and in patrol vehicles at special events including races parades and festivals.
• Responds to assignments from dispatch to crime or accident scenes citizen requests for assistance or civil disturbance scenes.
• Assists investigators by providing crime scene security crowd control and additional manpower as requested.
• Directs traffic at accident and disaster scenes and assisting other emergency crew personnel..
• Supplements and assists full-time jail and patrol division deputies in the completion of their duties.
• Enters data accurately into county computer systems.
• Attends scheduled training and meetings.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies procedures and safety practices.
• Attends work a minimum of 8 hours per month at the designated place and time.

Supplemental Description

Johnson County is an Equal Employment Opportunity compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. For assistance please contact: Human Resources at or .

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