I.      Job Purpose: 

This position is under the direct supervision of an assigned supervisor or the Patrol Sergeant. This position may perform any task to which they have been trained and/or qualified. This position is required to support the Marine Deputy to protect people and property without endangering themselves or others. This requires responding to citizen calls for service, deputy-initiated activity, handling disputes, conducting investigations, and courtroom testimony. The work is performed in a combined work environment but primarily in a vehicle/boat and secondarily in an office. The work requires a high level of public contact under stressful situations in the community. This position is responsible for duties that do not require certification by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). 

•           Number of Employees Reporting to This Position: 0  

II.        Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities:

 Assignments:

• Marine Patrol

Calls for Service:

• Provide information or help citizens understand the law as it is written.
• Assist at fire and ambulance calls as requested.
• Assist other agencies as requested.

Support Marine Deputy:

• Watch for stolen boats and missing persons.
• Watch citizen's property and communicate issues.
• Protect Crime Scenes as a back up to marine deputy.
• Testify in criminal court proceedings or before a grand jury.
• Assist Marine Deputy patrolling on lakes/waterways within Crook County.

Traffic Enforcement and Accident Investigations:

• Provide traffic control at accident/fire/emergency scenes.
• Request emergency aid.

II.      Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Position must be available for rotating shifts including holiday, evening, and weekend assignments.
• Ability and skill to communicate effectively.
• Ability and skill to gain cooperation of others.
• Ability and skill to learn and apply policies and procedures of the office.
• Ability and skill to learn and interpret and apply state laws and statutes.
• Ability and skill to work with others and to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to push/pull objects, lift objects off the ground, from elevated surfaces and carry in excess of 100 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a boat, vehicle, or at a desk.
• Ability to talk on the phone/radio while using computer.
• Ability to read instructions, manuals and road signs.
• Ability to hear alarms, voice conversation, etc.
• Ability to grip and hold a person to maintain control. Hold/restrain a struggling person in an emergency.
• Ability to bend over at the waist, kneel, reach, twist at the waist, walk, run to pursue fleeing person and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to expend large unexpected and continued amounts of energy to capture and restrain suspects.
• Ability to swim and or tread water. (Marine Patrol Only)
• Must wear issued body armor during patrol duties.
• Must wear/use PPE when in any situation where exposure to biohazard is likely.
• Must wear PFD’s when on the water.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse.
• Work effectively with angry, hostile or upset citizens or suspects.
• Able to make effective and appropriate decisions under times of stress.
• Cope with the physical effects of acute emotional personal stress (fear, anger, etc.).
• Cope with the physical effects of acute emotional stress of others. 

IV.      Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, or currently a student in good standing.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license by time of appointment.
• No criminal record or extensive traffic violation record.
• Must be able to obtain a CJIS Security Clearance.

• Prior to or on date of hire:

• Able to complete a thorough employment and/or criminal history check.
• Able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

V.         Position Details:

·         The duties outlined in this job description are not all-inclusive, and additional duties and tasks will be assigned as required.  Not all duties listed will be assigned to all employees in this classification.

• Position is subject to 24-hour call-back.
• Position has exposure to weapons or firearms, exposure to biohazards, and exposure to weather extremes.

·         This position is subject to and shall subscribe to the Oath of Office and shall be subject to the laws, rules, policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office, the County and the State as they apply to all employees.

• Fair Labor Standards Classification: Non-Exempt
• Position is NOT part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Crook County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer