Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff



Job Details

Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff
Employer

Spotsylvania County

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Spotsylvania, VA

Job Type

Volunteer (Non-Paid)

Job Number

01013

Department

Sheriff

Opening Date

09/17/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

General Statement of Job

Performs general law enforcement work in order to preserve public peace and order; to protect lives, property and rights of the public, and to enforce the laws of the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the County of Spotsylvania. Assures appropriate custody and control of prisoners; protects and assists the courts and serves civil process. Work involves patrolling County streets and neighborhoods to deter crime or apprehend and/or arrest violators or suspects; responds to calls for law enforcement assistance and gathers information for criminal investigations. A Deputy may be assigned to any division of the Sheriff's Office as needed. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work. This position is essential. Personnel occupying this position may be scheduled to work irrespective of weather conditions and/or when general County offices are closed. These are unpaid volunteer positions.

Special Duties & Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The essential job functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein.

Reduces the commission of crimes and maintains law enforcement by patrolling throughout the County. Patrols County streets and neighborhoods. Inspects troublesome areas and checks security of business establishments.

Monitors radio calls; communicates with radio dispatcher and responds to complaints, reports of criminal events, requests for law enforcement, and domestic or public disputes. Apprehends and or arrests persons who violate federal, State or County codes and laws

Gathers information in criminal investigations by interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects; performs searches of people, vehicles and buildings; prepares investigative reports of findings, facts and related information; makes arrests and processes arrested suspects. Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis for probable cause for criminal acts; and testifies in court.

Enforces traffic laws and regulations. Detects traffic violators; performs traffic accident investigations and makes reports. Facilitates the movement of traffic and pedestrians around accidents, disabled traffic control devices or heavily congested areas. Assists disabled motorists. Directs traffic for funerals and other public gatherings.

Serves civil and criminal documents. Serves as court Bailiff as requested and ensures security and orderly behavior in courts.

Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergency scenes and disaster areas.

Assists persons who are in physical or mental danger.

Reads, comprehends, and interprets legal and non-legal documents.

Completes and/or reviews paperwork documenting shift activities, offenses and incidents, victim and suspect statements and other related information.

Assists other law enforcement personnel and agencies.

Engages in public relations and community service activities and events to promote a positive image for the Sheriff's Office and to build cooperative and collaborative relationships with the community.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responds to questions from the public with regard to all issues concerning public safety and correct procedures and processes.

Maintains assigned vehicle and issued equipment including firearms.

Transports prisoners and mental patients.

May participate in special public information programs.

Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

Applicants must possess a current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Law Enforcement Officer (DCJS) certification and a minimum of one (1) year of law enforcement officer experience. Additionally, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, 21 years of age; possess a high school diploma or equivalent, possess a valid Virginia driver's license, and meet all other minimum qualifications for law enforcement officers as established by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Applicants must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to prepare clear, comprehensive reports and deal courteously, firmly, and tactfully with the public. They must possess the ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances. They also must have excellent physical agility, endurance and skill in the use of firearms and the operation of a motor vehicle.

Special Requirements

Note: Candidate selected will be required to complete a hiring process that includes: written test; work performance test; preliminary background check; oral interview; polygraph examination; background investigation; physical; and drug screen. Candidates who successfully complete all steps of the hiring process will be placed on an eligibility list that will be used to fill vacancies and new positions.

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Your responses to these required supplemental questions and completion of the employment application, to the best of your ability, are the initial filtering steps in the eligibility screening process. The purpose of requiring these supplemental questions are to quickly identify minimally qualified applicants with job related experience. Failure to complete them and/or the application may result in ineligibility for further consideration in this recruitment process.
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  • No, I do not acknowledge this statement
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Full Name (Last, First and Middle):
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Permanent Address (Street, City, State and Zip Code):
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Home Telephone Number (Include Area Code):
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Business Telephone Number (Include Area Code):
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Date and Place of Birth:
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Social Security Number:
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Are you a U.S. Citizen?
  • Yes
  • No
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Are you, or have you ever formerly been associated with any subversive organization? If yes, please explain:
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Operator's License Number and State:
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Has your operator's license ever been suspended or revoked? If yes, please provide date and jurisdiction:
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Have you ever been charged and/or convicted of any type of alcohol or drug related driving offense? If yes, please provide date and jurisdiction:
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Have you ever held an operator's license in another state? If yes, please list all locations:
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Have you ever been convicted of driving while your license was suspended or revoked? If yes, please provide date and jurisdiction:
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Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted of a felony? If yes, explain in detail:
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Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted of domestic assault? If yes, explain in detail:
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Have you at any time in the past five years used or possessed any illegal drugs? If yes, please list the drug, last date of use, and location.
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Are you 21 years of age or older?
  • Yes
  • No
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Have you ever used or possessed any of the following substances illegally which may include, but are not limited to, the following? (Select all that apply.)
  • Marijuana
  • Cocaine
  • Crack
  • LSD
  • Heroin
  • Ecstasy
  • Steroids
  • PCP
  • Mushrooms
  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • None of the above
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If you used or possessed any of the above-stated substances, or any others, illegally please explain.
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Have you ever been charged and/or convicted of any crimes of moral turpitude which would include, but are not limited to, crimes involving lying, cheating or stealing? If yes, please explain.

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Employer
Spotsylvania County
Address
9104 Courthouse Road
P.O. Box 605
Spotsylvania, Virginia, 22553
Phone
(540) 507-7290
(540) 507-7293

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