Deputy Sheriff

Location: 18100 Cumberland Road - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060 Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010.   Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”.   Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County. Job Description: POSITION: Deputy Sheriff DEPARTMENT: Sheriff WORK SCHEDULE:  As scheduled              STATUS:  Full-time Merit FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Hamilton County provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Incumbent serves as Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff, responsible for enforcing federal, state, and local laws and protecting County residents and their property. DUTIES : Regularly conducts proactive and reactive patrol of County roads and other designated areas, maintaining high visibility and ensuring security of residences, businesses, and construction sites. Investigates and reports all suspicious or unlawful activities and performs necessary actions to enforce laws. Monitors radio and other communication devices and responds to alarms and citizen calls of distress and complaints of alleged unlawful activity, including assessing and bringing situations under control, taking statements from victims and witnesses, calming emotionally distraught persons, mediating disputes, providing assistance, and ensuring lawful apprehension and arrest of criminal offenders. Responds to civil disturbances/concerns, such as loose, injured, or loud animals, and vehicle lockouts. Stops drivers of vehicles for traffic violations, verifying licenses and registration data, effecting breath tests as necessary, advising drivers of safe driving practices, issuing warnings/citations, and/or arresting drivers as warranted. Responds to and investigates traffic accidents, including assessing extent of personal injuries, calling for emergency medical assistance, photographing, videotaping, and measuring accident scenes, taking statements from victims and witnesses, directing removal of damaged vehicles, and ensuring area is clear. Assists with extracting, providing emergency medical care, and lifting victims onto stretchers and into medical vehicles as needed. Directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic when congestion occurs or as assigned. Pursues, apprehends, searches, and arrests suspects, using only necessary physical force, advising them of rights, and transporting to detention area. Prevents individuals from injuring themselves or others by using physical restraint or appropriate weapons. Performs booking procedures of detained individuals by obtaining background information, searching individuals and their property and accounting for the detainee’s personal belongings. Participates in formal investigation of crimes by securing/protecting and searching crime scenes, collecting, preserving, and protecting evidence according to prescribed procedures, locating and interviewing victims and witnesses, interrogating suspects, and conducting neighborhood checks. Searches persons and property with and without a warrant in accordance with the law. Retrieves information using IDACS/NCIC. Enters data on computer, prepares various documents, and submits all required reports according to department deadlines. Maintains appearance and serviceability of all issued and/or required police vehicles, uniforms, equipment, and weapons, according to department standards. Maintains physical fitness according to department standards. May serve on or coordinate specialized law enforcement teams, such as K-9, honor guard, Patrol, Crash Investigation Team, Tactical K9 Tracking team and/or may be given special assignments, such as public speaking, DARE instructor, firearms armorer, gang and/or community liaison, or providing police escort. May serve on special boards/committees, such as Use of Force Review Board. May periodically transport individuals detained by the County to/from appropriate courts, detention, or medical facilities, and may periodically transport persons to mental health facilities. May periodically serve various legal documents, including summonses, court orders to appear and notices of hearings, and returns documents to appropriate officials/courts. Periodically testifies in court as required. May periodically serve as officer in charge of shift in absence of immediate supervisor, as assigned. Participates in and may instruct training programs for certification in specialized law enforcement areas as assigned or required. May perform voluntary technical assignments including but not limited to: Firearms Instructor, Accident Investigator, Field Training Officer, Certified Chemical Test Operator, Drug Recognition Expert, D.A.R.E. Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, E.V.O.C. Instructor, Weapons Armorer. Performs related duties as assigned. I.  JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK : High school diploma or GED and certification or ability to be certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy within time period specified by department. Must be at least 21 years of age. Ability to meet all departmental hiring and retention requirements, including not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other in