Ottawa County is Hiring!
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Title: Deputy Sheriff Officer
Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Work Schedule: 24/7
Reporting Relationship: Sheriff
Primary Accountabilities:
The Deputy Sheriff Officer is responsible for fulfilling the mission, goals and objectives of the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. Such duties include enforcing traffic laws, protecting crime scenes and collecting evidence/information, conducting investigations, and providing emergency assistance.
Primary Responsibilities:
Keeps daily activity logs and reports.
Responds to dispatch orders without unnecessary delay.
Manages, directs, and maintains peace and order in the County through the law enforcement functions of the Sheriff’s Office.
Maintains and enforces adherence to the State and U.S. Constitution, state law, Sheriff’s philosophy, policies and procedures, and standards.
Sets and maintains the highest standards of fairness, attention to duty, and accomplishment of the mission established by the Sheriff.
Patrols Cities (incorporated and unincorporated) during shifts.
General Responsibilities:
Provides general law enforcement services to those within the jurisdictional limits of the agency.
Preserves public peace, protects life and property, and prevents crime.
Protects the constitutional rights of all persons encountered or arrested.
Advises all suspects of their rights as assured by the U.S. Constitution, and upon request provides those rights accordingly.
Provides equal protection for all.
Enforces laws of the state and other applicable ordinances.
Remains on duty and fully conscious until the expiration of the shift, and/or relieved by a supervisor. Remains mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared to perform all required duties.
Qualifications:
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must possess valid Kansas Driver’s License.
Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Kansas.
Must reside/live within Ottawa County within six (6) months of Hire.
Must have never been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude and have no previous or current charges of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol within the last five (5) years.
Must undergo and successfully complete a thorough background investigation and personal interviews by agency personnel.
If served in the armed forces of any country, must have the ability to demonstrate stability, reliability, and integrity, by having been Honorably Discharged. Dishonorable discharged will not be accepted.
Ability to demonstrate reading and comprehension skills in the English language to at least the twelfth (12th) grade level or GED through interviews and written demonstration of proficiency.
Must be free from any illegal or legal drug use that impairs mental or physical performance for the past five (5) years, as determined by interviews, medical, or polygraph testing.
Ability to demonstrate honesty and integrity by successfully completing pre-employment polygraph and drug testing.
Must be fingerprinted and subjected to a search of local, state and national records and fingerprint files.
Must undergo physical and psychological assessments by licensed professionals. If a physician or mental health professional identifies conditions that impede or prevent the individual from performing the essential tasks of this position, the applicant may not be eligible for employment as a law enforcement officer with Ottawa County Sheriff until such time the issue is resolved to the satisfaction of the original professional.
Ability to meet academic and physical requirements for completion of the law enforcement officers’ course and certification, as required by the state, or have successfully completed the required peace office academy training.
Ability to maintain a license as a law enforcement or peace officer as defined by the state statute, rules and regulations.
Must complete the required Law Enforcement Officer Credentials through Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.
Ability to independently exercise common sense and good judgment under pressure.
Demonstrate computer and keyboarding skills in word processing, spreadsheet and research.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in an outdoor setting with some standard office settings, as well.
Subject to frequent interruptions with frequent amount of public contact.
Noise level is moderate.
Subject to potentially dangerous situations and scenarios.
Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
Title: Dispatch
Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Work Schedule: Shift Work
Reporting Relationship: Sheriff
Primary Accountabilities:
Dispatch is a non-sworn position within the agency. However, this is a very important support position and the individual performing these tasks must develop a thorough knowledge of law enforcement service terminology. In addition to essential clerical skills, this position must work well with others, maintain the ability to properly operate a communications radio and be able to work on sensitive matters, while maintaining the confidentiality and the confidence of others.
Primary Responsibilities:
Answers and directs non-emergency telephone calls, takes messages, keyboards and files documents, maintains agency records, and writes correspondence.
Performs other lawful duties as assigned by Supervisor.
General Responsibilities:
Assists in providing community-based law enforcement services to those within the jurisdictional limits of the agency through timely and accurate clerical and communication support.
Answers inquiries from the public, resolves issues, and directs persons with issues and questions to the proper resource.
Maintains sensitivity and provides equal services without regard to race, religion, gender, or cultural group.
Establishes and maintains positive, effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other agencies and the public.
Abides by all lawful policies and procedures, orders and instructions by superiors of the Ottawa County Sheriff.
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must be a resident of Kansas or become one within ninety (90) days of employment.
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Must have never been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude and have no previous or current charges of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Must be free of misdemeanor convictions for the last twelve (12) months.
Must be subject to thorough background investigation and personal interviews by agency personnel.
If served in the armed forces of any country, must have the ability to demonstrate stability, reliability, and integrity, by having been Honorably Discharged. Dishonorable discharge will not be accepted.
Ability to demonstrate reading and comprehension skills in the English language to at least the twelfth (12th) grade level.
Must be free from any illegal or legal drug use that impairs mental or physical performance for the past five (5) years, as determined by interviews, medical, or polygraph testing.
Ability to demonstrate honesty and integrity by successfully completing pre-employment polygraph and drug testing.
Must be fingerprinted and subjected to a search of local, state and national records and fingerprint files.
Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of law enforcement service terminology and practices.
Ability to type a minimum of fifty (50) words per minute on keyboard.
Must have obtained experience and demonstrated proficiency with keyboards, computers, telephones, two-way radios, electronic calculators, copiers and collators, scanners and Microsoft Office and WordPerfect software.
Physical Demands:
Frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handling or feel and repetitive motions, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires sitting or climbing.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Will spend a large amount of time viewing a computer screen.
Vocal communication and normal hearing are required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Occasionally subjected to irate customers which requires skillful, calm communication.
Ability to remain seated for long periods of time.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a confined area for twelve (12) hours or more.
Subject to frequent interruptions with frequent amount of public contact.
The noise level is moderate.
Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
