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.

Deputy Sheriff - Uniform Services - Baldwin County Sheriffs Office

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