Deputy Sheriff (Detective)

The purpose of this position is to facilitate the justice process by conducting investigations into serious crimes. This position investigates serious crimes in the community, which involves interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects, compiling evidence, liaising with other professionals, and writing reports. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not supervise other employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TIME SPENT Conducts investigations of serious crimes, including those committed against children, homicides and aggravated assaults with serious physical injuries or weapon involvement. 30% Conducts interviews with witnesses, victims, and suspects to compile usable information for completion of investigation. 20% Collects and preserves all possible evidence; writes search warrants and photographs scenes. 10% Maintains contact with deputies and other law enforcement agencies/officers to draw on information and compare to own investigations. 10% Maintains contact and positive working relationship with County Attorney and related investigators. 10% Writes complete and concise reports for investigations. 10% Inspects pawn shops and performs patrol duties. 10% Performs other duties as assigned. BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no responsibility over any types of budget . PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES Provides project resource allocation based on pre-approved resources on technology projects. ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position explains County procedures or processes, trains colleagues, gives presentations, leads group discussions and negotiates or persuades. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails and reports. INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC Interacts extensively with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups and/or individuals and Institutions over the telephone, by email, and/or in person. INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERS Always (More than 85% in a year) MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED Associate’s De