Deputy

Job Title Under general supervision, enforces the laws of the State of Oklahoma and answers calls for service. Job Summary Essential job functions include reporting to and handling all calls for service, writing reports on all criminal cases, maintaining records, conducting criminal patrol for crime prevention, transporting inmates and public as assigned, holding major crime scenes for investigation, and performing other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required skills, knowledge, and abilities include: • Skill in basic typing • Basic crime investigations • Application of principles of supervision Knowledge of: • 800 radio system/10 Codes • Computers • Basic crime investigation. Ability to: • Gain respect and cooperation of others • Keep alert • Understand written instructions • Deal tactfully with others • Maintain confidentiality Supervisory responsibilities: None Education and/or experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Sixty (60) accredited college hours or qualify for a Veteran or Law Enforcement Education waiver as dictated by current Sheriff's Office policy. Certificates, licenses, registrations: Valid Oklahoma Driver's License, Basic Peace Officer Certification Physical demand: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and balance, walk, use hands to finger, handle, grip, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear; taste and can smell three odors associated with danger. The employee is occasionally required to sit, run, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities in various conditions, including low-light conditions, required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision which allows employee to decipher between different uniforms worn by inmates, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus. Employee must be able to perform job duties while wearing gear weighing 10 pounds or more for extended periods of time. Work environment: The work environment characteristics describes here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Interacts with inmates and may be involved in physical altercations with inmates or suspects. EEO Statement Tulsa County Sheriff does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County. Note: Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.