Deputy I Job at York County Government
ABOUT US
The York County Sheriff"s Office is located in York County, South Carolina. We are a continually growing community, just 15 minutes south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Being perfectly located in the foothills of South Carolina, just a couple hours from either the mountains or the beach, has brought people here from all over the country to make this their home. As the population of York County grows, we at the York County Sheriff"s Office are looking for people to help us grow with it. In order to protect our citizens, we have many different divisions within our office that include the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, Drug Enforcement Unit, Forensic Services Unit, the Special Operations Group, Warrants Division, K9, Training Division, and the Office of Professional Standards. We also have many different special teams to handle any kind of situation that may arise that include Swat, K-9 response team, Drone team, Mobile Field Force (Civil response), Mounted Patrol, Honor Guard, and the Crisis Negotiations Team.
A career with the York County Sheriff"s Office can take you from patrol into anyone of the above paths. Deputies are allowed to join the special teams listed as a part of their duties as early as 18 months into their career at the York County Sheriff"s Office.
To learn more about this position and our other opportunities, please visit our website: York County Sheriffs, SC | Official Website For a short video on the York County Sheriff"s Office go here: https://youtu.be/5DRvFo1HJUo ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY
We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time Sheriff Deputy within the York County Sheriff"s Office that offers a career advancement program and overtime opportunities. Deputies are responsible for ensuring public safety and welfare through general patrol and law enforcement duties as well as the enforcement of South Carolina laws and County ordinances. They are also responsible for preparing and maintaining records and reports.
Once hired, new recruits will receive paid in house Sworn Officer Readiness Development training, then training at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. The Academy, located in Columbia S.C. consists of training for 4 to 8 weeks and certification includes rigorous physical activity, defensive tactics, firearms, and operating vehicles in pursuit and precision driving conditions. Successful completion is mandatory and deputy candidates are paid their normal salary while attending. After successful completion of the police academy and the agency field training program, pay will increase 2.5%.
Benefits: participation in PORS: Police Officers Retirement System through PEBA (pors_handbook.pdf (sc.gov), comprehensive medical benefits including dental, vision through PEBA (benefits_options_2023.pdf (sc.gov)), vacation leave, sick leave, longevity pay, 11 paid holidays plus 3 optional days/floating holidays. Other benefits are: take home car program - Deputies are issued a take home car upon completion of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, issued uniforms for patrol officer, and an annual clothing allowance for non-uniformed officers, all firearms, duty gear, and equipment is issued and paid for by the York County Sheriff"s Office,
Work Schedule: Patrol Deputies will be required to work rotating twelve-hour shifts to include holiday and weekend shifts. Currently, the day shift runs from 6 AM to 6 PM and the night shift from 6 PM to 6 AM. Generally, a patrol Deputy I averages 15 work days per month.
Overtime Pay: Any hours worked in excess of 80 hours (bi-weekly) are compensated at a rate of time and a half.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Respond to law enforcement calls for service made by the Public and other Law Enforcement agencies
Perform general law enforcement/ patrol duties such as: assisting the public, enforcing all local and state laws, and county ordinances, property checks of residential and commercial property, investigate suspicious persons, serves warrants, apprehends and arrest suspects, assist victims, collects evidence, and process minor crime scenes.
Prepare and maintain many different records and reports such as: incident reports, case folders, activity reports, ticket audits, forensic pre log reports, booking reports, statements, evidence reports, subpoenas, warrant request, intelligence reports, and other miscellaneous inter departmental forms.
Maintain all issued equipment and vehicles, ensuring proper and safe operation.
Testify in all court proceedings as needed. Prepare all cases for Magistrate and General Sessions level cases. Deputy I's present and prosecute Magistrate level cases.
Operate and show proficiency while using a variety of equipment including but not limited to: patrol vehicle, data master, mobile data terminal, police radio, in car video, firearms, stop sticks, radar, tazer, oc spray, restraining devices, fingerprint kit, camera, and telephone. Must use due regard when using this equipment to ensure safety to officers and citizens.
Transport prisoners to and from court as well as other facilities. Transport jurors to and from court. Provides transport to patients from our jurisdiction to mental health facilities within our state.
Be readily available for any significant event, 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Each Deputy I has mandatory on call days throughout the month, which will be utilized for shift shortages, employee emergencies, or incidents that would require the immediate administrative leave of an officer.
Serve and deliver warrants, summons, subpoenas and all other official papers.
OTHER DUTIES:
Must be able to identify, secure and protect major crime scenes, and have a good understanding of the proper procedure to request assistance from other divisions of the department.
Provide court security when needed.
Provide funeral escorts when requested.
Must interact and communicate with a wide variety of various groups such as supervisors, co-workers, medical personnel, County department heads, judicial system personnel, S.C Department of Corrections, Department of Social Services, attorney"s, victims, suspects, inmates, general public, or anyone else they may come in contact with.
Must provide emergency services and assistance. Make presentations and lectures to promote public safety and other activities in the department.
ABOUT YOU
ABOUT YOU - Education and Experience Requirements: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of high school/GED.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must possess a valid certification as a South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy or willing and able to obtain within one year of employment.
Valid state driver"s license is required in order to gain required certification thru the S.C. Law Enforcement Academy.
With a willingness to learn, the training provided will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively work as a Deputy I:
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
Have a working knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations related to the duties and responsibilities of their position.
Have the knowledge and ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
Have the knowledge and ability to complete many different forms of paperwork that are applicable to their duties and can complete them within a timely manner.
Skilled in law enforcement techniques and procedures.
Skilled in the operation of patrol vehicles and handling of firearms.
Have the ability to use independent judgment while performing routine and non-routine tasks.
Have the ability to take initiative to complete their duties without the need of direct supervision.
Have the ability to read and interpret crime reports, statutory law, case law and other documents that pertain to their job.
Have the ability to maintain effective relationships with all types of people including those within the department, in other departments, other professions and general members of the community
Skilled in the use of many different types of electronic equipment including: computers, in-car video systems, radio systems, cellular phones, Datamaster and other general office equipment. Have knowledge of the standard tools, materials and practices of the profession.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS: Requires work involving: Standing, walking, gripping or feeling with hands, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, tasting or smelling, under 1/3 of the time. Sitting between 1/3-2/3 of the time. Talking or hearing over 2/3 of the time. Lifting up to or more than 100 lbs. 1/3 of the time. Lifting up 25 lbs. over 2/3 of the time.
VISION REQUIREMENTS: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point), Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS/HAZARDS: The job may risk exposure to indoor environment, outdoor environment, noise, extreme temperatures, moisture and/or humidity, dust, fumes, gases, poor ventilation, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, explosive hazards, burn hazards, potential for violence/physical altercations, and biohazards.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USAGE: Use office machines such as copiers or calculators. Use computers for data entry; or handle hand-held power equipment or light machinery. Use computers for word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations or custom applications or operate vehicles or use firearms. Firearms, less lethal equipment, patrol vehicles, and radio systems. JOB DESCRIPTION
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York County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
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The York County Sheriff"s Office is located in York County, South Carolina. We are a continually growing community, just 15 minutes south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Being perfectly located in the foothills of South Carolina, just a couple hours from either the mountains or the beach, has brought people here from all over the country to make this their home. As the population of York County grows, we at the York County Sheriff"s Office are looking for people to help us grow with it. In order to protect our citizens, we have many different divisions within our office that include the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, Drug Enforcement Unit, Forensic Services Unit, the Special Operations Group, Warrants Division, K9, Training Division, and the Office of Professional Standards. We also have many different special teams to handle any kind of situation that may arise that include Swat, K-9 response team, Drone team, Mobile Field Force (Civil response), Mounted Patrol, Honor Guard, and the Crisis Negotiations Team.
A career with the York County Sheriff"s Office can take you from patrol into anyone of the above paths. Deputies are allowed to join the special teams listed as a part of their duties as early as 18 months into their career at the York County Sheriff"s Office.
To learn more about this position and our other opportunities, please visit our website: York County Sheriffs, SC | Official Website For a short video on the York County Sheriff"s Office go here: https://youtu.be/5DRvFo1HJUo ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY
We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time Sheriff Deputy within the York County Sheriff"s Office that offers a career advancement program and overtime opportunities. Deputies are responsible for ensuring public safety and welfare through general patrol and law enforcement duties as well as the enforcement of South Carolina laws and County ordinances. They are also responsible for preparing and maintaining records and reports.
Once hired, new recruits will receive paid in house Sworn Officer Readiness Development training, then training at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. The Academy, located in Columbia S.C. consists of training for 4 to 8 weeks and certification includes rigorous physical activity, defensive tactics, firearms, and operating vehicles in pursuit and precision driving conditions. Successful completion is mandatory and deputy candidates are paid their normal salary while attending. After successful completion of the police academy and the agency field training program, pay will increase 2.5%.
Benefits: participation in PORS: Police Officers Retirement System through PEBA (pors_handbook.pdf (sc.gov), comprehensive medical benefits including dental, vision through PEBA (benefits_options_2023.pdf (sc.gov)), vacation leave, sick leave, longevity pay, 11 paid holidays plus 3 optional days/floating holidays. Other benefits are: take home car program - Deputies are issued a take home car upon completion of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, issued uniforms for patrol officer, and an annual clothing allowance for non-uniformed officers, all firearms, duty gear, and equipment is issued and paid for by the York County Sheriff"s Office,
Work Schedule: Patrol Deputies will be required to work rotating twelve-hour shifts to include holiday and weekend shifts. Currently, the day shift runs from 6 AM to 6 PM and the night shift from 6 PM to 6 AM. Generally, a patrol Deputy I averages 15 work days per month.
Overtime Pay: Any hours worked in excess of 80 hours (bi-weekly) are compensated at a rate of time and a half.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Respond to law enforcement calls for service made by the Public and other Law Enforcement agencies
Perform general law enforcement/ patrol duties such as: assisting the public, enforcing all local and state laws, and county ordinances, property checks of residential and commercial property, investigate suspicious persons, serves warrants, apprehends and arrest suspects, assist victims, collects evidence, and process minor crime scenes.
Prepare and maintain many different records and reports such as: incident reports, case folders, activity reports, ticket audits, forensic pre log reports, booking reports, statements, evidence reports, subpoenas, warrant request, intelligence reports, and other miscellaneous inter departmental forms.
Maintain all issued equipment and vehicles, ensuring proper and safe operation.
Testify in all court proceedings as needed. Prepare all cases for Magistrate and General Sessions level cases. Deputy I's present and prosecute Magistrate level cases.
Operate and show proficiency while using a variety of equipment including but not limited to: patrol vehicle, data master, mobile data terminal, police radio, in car video, firearms, stop sticks, radar, tazer, oc spray, restraining devices, fingerprint kit, camera, and telephone. Must use due regard when using this equipment to ensure safety to officers and citizens.
Transport prisoners to and from court as well as other facilities. Transport jurors to and from court. Provides transport to patients from our jurisdiction to mental health facilities within our state.
Be readily available for any significant event, 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Each Deputy I has mandatory on call days throughout the month, which will be utilized for shift shortages, employee emergencies, or incidents that would require the immediate administrative leave of an officer.
Serve and deliver warrants, summons, subpoenas and all other official papers.
OTHER DUTIES:
Must be able to identify, secure and protect major crime scenes, and have a good understanding of the proper procedure to request assistance from other divisions of the department.
Provide court security when needed.
Provide funeral escorts when requested.
Must interact and communicate with a wide variety of various groups such as supervisors, co-workers, medical personnel, County department heads, judicial system personnel, S.C Department of Corrections, Department of Social Services, attorney"s, victims, suspects, inmates, general public, or anyone else they may come in contact with.
Must provide emergency services and assistance. Make presentations and lectures to promote public safety and other activities in the department.
ABOUT YOU
ABOUT YOU - Education and Experience Requirements: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of high school/GED.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must possess a valid certification as a South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy or willing and able to obtain within one year of employment.
Valid state driver"s license is required in order to gain required certification thru the S.C. Law Enforcement Academy.
With a willingness to learn, the training provided will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively work as a Deputy I:
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
Have a working knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations related to the duties and responsibilities of their position.
Have the knowledge and ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
Have the knowledge and ability to complete many different forms of paperwork that are applicable to their duties and can complete them within a timely manner.
Skilled in law enforcement techniques and procedures.
Skilled in the operation of patrol vehicles and handling of firearms.
Have the ability to use independent judgment while performing routine and non-routine tasks.
Have the ability to take initiative to complete their duties without the need of direct supervision.
Have the ability to read and interpret crime reports, statutory law, case law and other documents that pertain to their job.
Have the ability to maintain effective relationships with all types of people including those within the department, in other departments, other professions and general members of the community
Skilled in the use of many different types of electronic equipment including: computers, in-car video systems, radio systems, cellular phones, Datamaster and other general office equipment. Have knowledge of the standard tools, materials and practices of the profession.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS: Requires work involving: Standing, walking, gripping or feeling with hands, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, tasting or smelling, under 1/3 of the time. Sitting between 1/3-2/3 of the time. Talking or hearing over 2/3 of the time. Lifting up to or more than 100 lbs. 1/3 of the time. Lifting up 25 lbs. over 2/3 of the time.
VISION REQUIREMENTS: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point), Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS/HAZARDS: The job may risk exposure to indoor environment, outdoor environment, noise, extreme temperatures, moisture and/or humidity, dust, fumes, gases, poor ventilation, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, explosive hazards, burn hazards, potential for violence/physical altercations, and biohazards.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USAGE: Use office machines such as copiers or calculators. Use computers for data entry; or handle hand-held power equipment or light machinery. Use computers for word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations or custom applications or operate vehicles or use firearms. Firearms, less lethal equipment, patrol vehicles, and radio systems. JOB DESCRIPTION
2410.Deputy I uploaded 1.6.23.docx Disclaimer
York County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Please Note :
bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.