CLASSIFICATION TITLE:  DEPUTY SHERIFF

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Maintaining order by taking the appropriate action to ensure the safety and security of all detainees  in the Clinton County Jail.  Enforcement of security rules, regulations and procedures;  receive incoming detainees; comply with booking and release orders;  supervise work detail;  escort detainees to and from cells for court appearances, medical treatment, visitation, etc. 

This is law enforcement and public safety work in the protection of life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances.  Employees in this classification perform work in varied enforcement assignments, including but not necessarily limited to, corrections, motorized patrol, traffic enforcement, preliminary and follow-up investigation at crime scenes, serving writs and other court process actions, and assisting with public safety education and community service programs.  Employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent decision making during emergency situations.  Duties also include but not limited to: Assessment of driver's operational capacities; transportation of mental and substance abuse patients;  searches for missing, lost or wanted persons;  separation of persons involved in domestic disputes; dwelling, building and grounds inspection;  alarm responses; arrest approach and method planning;  arrests; searches of persons, places and property;  use of force; checking establishment for wanted; conducting interviews and recording statements and confessions; preparing reports or affidavits; presenting testimony and evidence in civil and criminal court.  

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