Law Enforcement Deputy (Certified)

The law enforcement deputy will administer the laws of Sarasota County, the State of Florida and of the United States in a fair, impartial and professional manner. The deputy will have duties that consist of, but not limited to patrolling areas, conducting traffic stops, informing suspects of their rights, arresting suspects, mediating domestic disputes, protecting crime scenes until assistance arrives, reviewing BOLOS, pursuing vehicles, preparing reports or affidavits and any other law enforcement duties deemed appropriate. This is a safety sensitive position. Tasks Complete assignments as directed maintain work areas collect/recover latent prints collect and preserve evidence/property examine bodes of deceased investigate/document injury to inmate monitor/respond dispatch and calls for service, secure crime scene apprehend suspects respond to traffic accidents monitor and report road/traffic conditions and hazards retrieve and enter information from mobile computer provide assistance to patrol deputies/detectives/other units guard persons in custody originate new cases administer field check to suspected intoxicated drivers transport persons (such as injured, threatened, deceased, or lost persons, mental patients, prisoners or suspects) administer first aid/CPR confront and control or disperse demonstrators, rioters, or crowds conduct active patrolling of assigned area, conducts traffic stop, search for missing. lost, or runaway juveniles informs victims of victims' legal rights counsel and/or separate people involved in domestic disputes investigate non-police action calls (such as animal calls, rescue calls) Conduct traffic crash investigation conduct dwelling, building, or grounds check (EP) Photograph/video tape crime scene/evidence seize, impound, or confiscate vehicle/watercraft or property noncustodial and custodial interview of persons such as suspects, victims, witnesses, or informants review Be-On-The-Look-Out (BOLO) act or respond to hostage or kidnapper File complaints with state attorney's office conduct field frisk or pat down search respond to bomb/explosive threat pursue vehicle/watercraft control disorderedly or irate persons testify at trials, hearings, grand juries or dispositions located/contact property owners conduct minor investigations establish identity of suspect/arrestee Minimum Requirements Must be at least 21 years old Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Must have a valid driver's license Must be a US citizen Must be able to work 12 hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays Must also have one of the following: Associate's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university Prior military services with completed military contract and Honorable discharge OR three (3) years active military reserve service Three (3) years prior full time Law Enforcement experience. Experience must have occurred within three (3) years of application Three (3) years prior experience as a corrections deputy with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office