Deputy Sheriff

Summary Statement The Court Security/Transport Deputy is responsible for providing security at the entrances to the Courthouse, court security, internal security, perimeter security, and parking lot security.
The Deputy is responsible for all security aspects of the courthouse, including ensuring that the judges and judicial staff, court employees, and the general public visiting the courthouse are safe by screening visitors and clearing them for entry as well as providing security in the courtrooms during hearings, and responding to calls for service within the courthouse.
The Deputy is also responsible for transporting inmates to and from court hearings and medical appointments.
They will safely transport prisoners with security procedures appropriate to risk, supervise the inmates while being transported to and from the correctional facility insuring inmate safety and security.
The Deputy is also responsible for long-distance transports to other county facilities or State Hospital.
The Deputy is required to keep court notes for the hearing to be turned over to the Detention Center to update booking information.
This position deals with highly volatile situations and diverse individuals.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities Court Security Open and close Courthouse during the work week; Sets up search operations to screen members of the public who seek admittance to the Morton County Courthouse; assists the public by directing them to the proper destination within the courthouse.
Takes extra security measures for multi-defendant or high-risk trials; Provide physical security at the entrance of the Courthouse.
This would require monitoring radio communications checking all employees, general public, and packages before admittance to the Courthouse, and provide perimeter security of the facility; Conduct point of entry searches; running x-ray machine, pat searching patrons, answer questions, direct and assisting patrons; take custody of items considered contraband while in the courthouse and returning when they leave; Keep order within the courtroom and attend to the needs of witnesses and other persons having business before the courts; Ensure people in the court behave appropriately; Provide a security presence in courtrooms; Process illegal contraband taken when entering the building making an arrest or long-form the complaint; Escort inmates to and from the court and maintain security during court proceedings; Ensures that litigants, attorneys, court staff, and spectators conduct themselves properly; enforces laws and arrests violators; remains alert and ready at all times to control unusual or unexpected situations in and around the courtroom; uses restraints in the courtroom on dangerous prisoners who are in custody, or witnesses, when appropriate.
Provides security for judges, witnesses, attorneys, juries, and the public; Responds to and handles calls for service at the Courthouse; evacuates and secures the Courthouse in the event of bomb threats, fires, or other emergencies; assists in conducting building searches during bomb threats.
Calls for appropriate response based on an assessment of the situation; Responds to call of service and 911 calls within in the building; administers first aid as the situation requires until relieved by medical personnel; Monitor radio communications, security cameras, court schedule monitors, closed-circuit TVs, alarms, etc.
, in control rooms; Oversee emergency evacuations of court buildings; Adheres to all applicable safety policies and procedures; Performs duties associated with court orders requiring a licensed deputy to enforce the order at the courthouse; Patrols perimeter and provides security checks for the Morton County Courthouse, the combined Law Enforcement Center and parking lot; Assists the Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement officers, court bailiffs as directed; Serves warrants, summonses, judicial orders, sentencing, and other processes; makes arrests; Serve protection orders, civil papers; Make arrests that may involve physical and non-physical contact; Assist Civil and Warrants Division when needed; Deliver bond book and medications to BMDC; Provide security for departments of Courthouse; Clean and maintain front security area within Courthouse; Provide security for Commission Meetings; Maintains and arranges for service, upkeep, and repair of vehicles in the transport fleet; Compose, prepare and review a variety of routine, and non-routine reports, narratives, and other documents; Oversee Monthly alarm checks; Completes contractors and visitor sheets; add transports to board when needed; photographs employees and contractors for necessary ID cards and/or electronic door FOBS; Maintains the Sheriff’s Office code of ethics.
Transport Transports prisoners on writs or warrants to and from correctional facilities, from the jail, and from state and private hospitals for required court appearances; works closely with and cooperate with the jail staff to safely supervise inmate movement from the jail to the courts; transports juveniles to and from secure and non-secure facilities to court.
Supervise inmates being transported to and from the Morton County Detention Center.
Maintains direct supervision of juveniles, prisoners, and other secured individuals at all times.
Stands by with inmates during emergency hospital visits.
Conduct transports for medical appointments, child support, and conducting court security at BMDC for initial appearances.
Coordinate transports for hearings from BMDC, NDSP, and other counties.
Patrol Patrols roads, highways, and business and residential areas in the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws, county and city codes; responds to a variety of calls for services.
Is diligent in preserving the public peace and protecting persons and property; notify citizens of any potential hazards throughout the community; Observe and analyze traffic flow patterns, roadway and weather conditions, and operating practices to determine and implement corrective action; anticipate and prepare for unusual events that might develop abnormal traffic conditions; Investigates vehicle crashes; analyze crash scenes utilizing a variety of computer and physical equipment/devices, collects witness statements, and other evidence necessary to reconstruct the crash and determine cause and issue citations when required; Enforces state and local laws and ordinances within Morton County; Maintains community presence and/or responds to calls for service and takes appropriate action; Responds to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other public safety emergencies; Responds to a variety of calls to which may include the use of weapons during domestics, active shooter incidents, burglaries, juvenile disturbances, civil disturbances, health and welfare assists, civil standby, business and residential alarms, thefts, traffic crashes, animal calls, protection /no-contact order violations and services, medical and fire calls, bomb threats, hazardous material spills, search and rescue and other public and life safety incidents; Check a residential and commercial property for security as requested; performs welfare checks on individuals when necessary as requested; Determines the existence of probable cause and identifies and takes suspects and offenders into physical custody, or refers charges for review and prosecution; Prepares investigation reports of criminal and traffic investigations, in a timely manner; Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations, collects photographs and evidence from domestic disturbances, criminal and death investigations, hazardous incidents, vehicle crashes; Verbally interacts with witnesses and victims, suspects, and offenders to obtain information; Conducts examinations of persons, vehicles, premises, or areas to determine the presence of individuals or illegal activities or articles; Takes suspect or offender into custody and transports them to appropriate correctional facilities, maintaining security and safety of individuals being moved from one location to another; Performs self-initiated patrol consisting of traffic stops, patrolling high crime areas of the County, warrant arrests, DUI patrol, domestics, and other relevant law enforcement activities; When necessary provide crowd control, traffic control, public information, and related duties during community events, celebrations, and activities; Presents testimony and evidence in court and other legal and administrative proceedings; Respond to calls for service from the public, resolve any issues or incidents that may arise in accordance with Federal, State, and County laws and department policy and procedures; Prepares process and/or transmits various reports; Monitors traffic for violations issuing warning and traffic citations; perform traffic control.
Gather, collect, and maintain evidence, substances, and any other type of documentation that may be obtained as the result of traffic or criminal investigations; Pursue fleeing suspects, inmates and perform searches of persons, vehicles, and other areas that may be required; Detect and collect evidence, fingerprints, photographs, and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions; When authorized forcibly enter into residences, buildings, and vehicles under dangerous conditions where non-lethal and/or lethal force may be required and may be used against you; Effectively evaluate and present a factual basis to courts and prosecuting attorneys for an evaluation of traffic and criminal offenses; Physically search, restrain, and transport detainees, committed mental health subjects; Provide prisoner transportation to and from courtrooms ensuring inmate security and maintaining them during proceedings; Serve warrants, civil summonses, subpoenas, and orders issued by the courts and appropriate attorneys in criminal and civil actions; Keep bystanders out of danger; safeguards property, and provides first aid other assistance, and referrals for accident victims; Perform all other specific duties as required by the Sheriff or his designee.
Decision Making Authority Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
The ability to respond to basic communication needs arising from incoming requests without gaining authority.
Although this position requires independent discretion, decisions are made in coordination with the Captain.
Demands and Environment Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate to heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (20-75 pounds and heavier upon occasion).
Tasks involve the ability to walk, run and sit for extended periods.
Includes the normal use of extremities.
Must have a full range of motion, be able to operate firearms, and be able to participate in all aspects of physical training.
Tasks regularly require visual perception and discrimination.
Most tasks require oral communications ability.
Most tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; Work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and have no appreciable loss of peripheral vision.
The physical environment changes daily consisting of exposure to hazardous conditions at times dealing with the possibility of weapons of mass destruction, weather, and driving conditions.
Much of the officer’s time is spent in a vehicle when on patrol while enduring the elements conducting investigations, traffic stops, and other calls for service.
Officers must at times quickly enter and exit department vehicles, lifting, carrying, and dragging persons, objects, climbing through openings.
Physical contact with others using bodily force to restrain suspects using handcuffs, and other department-approved restraint devices.
Exposure to abusive language and threats; endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted by suspects and others in an antagonistic environment; May be called upon to investigate the use of weapons of mass destruction, to which human lives may be at stake or lost with the possibility of human dismemberment.
Deputy Sheriffs must drive department-owned vehicles, depending upon division assignment may be issued a department vehicle.
Vehicles will be operated in a variety of conditions and varying speeds to which some conditions and speeds may become hazardous.
Deputy Sheriffs are required to live within the district to which they are assigned unless expressed written permission is given to an officer by the Sheriff.
Officers not living in their assigned districts may be required to provide their own transportation to and from duty.
In times of emergency, the employee may come in contact with the public in-home or office environments may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior, contagious diseases, or contact with domestic animals.
May encounter environmental and health concerns through exposure to infectious diseases transmitted through bodily fluids, chemicals, and other substances.
This position requires a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts from 8 to 12 hours, consisting of days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Other technical duties assigned and compensated separately: Special Weapons and Tactical Team (SWAT); Dive Rescue Team; K-9 handler; Narcotics Investigator; Out-lying officers, districts 2, 3, and 4; Courthouse Security/Transportation.
Education, Certification, and/or License Must be a United States citizen, minimum of 18 years of age or older; high school graduate or GED certified.
Preference is given to those with a college degree in criminal justice or related field, or three (3) years of law enforcement experience, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training, and the ability to obtain and maintain a North Dakota Peace Officers License within one year of initial employment, if required.
Required: Maintain yearly qualification for firearms.
Must possess & maintain a valid ND operator’s license with no serious traffic or criminal convictions.
Must be a person of good character as established by an in-depth background investigation.
In determining good character, consideration must be given to all law violations, including traffic and conservation law convictions, prior history of alcohol and drug abuse, etc.
Must be able to pass civil, criminal, and driver’s license background checks and physical and mental evaluations to prove the ability to handle oneself in cases of physically demanding emergencies and stressful environmental strains.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience General office and computer equipment operation; court and hearing locations, court procedures; criminal law and procedure involving the apprehension, arrest, and custody of individuals; Knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures; Knowledge of department communications equipment; Knowledge of federal, state, and county rules, regulations, policies, and laws related to law enforcement; Proficiency in department rifle and duty weapon qualifications; Proficiency in Taser, radio communications, non-lethal weapons; Properly use all issued equipment (handcuff’s, taser, radio communication, non-lethal weapons); Ability to read and comprehend laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures and appropriately apply them to work situations; Prepare clear and accurate reports and other written materials; maintain accurate records, logs, and files; Ability to complete reports, data search, use of NCIC and various LE software; Rules and regulations concerning the transportation and custody of prisoners; Regulations concerning the behavior of prisoners during court sessions; Forms and procedures applicable to the appearance of prisoners in court; Legal requirements for serving and enforcing court orders; Proficiency in the care and use of firearms; defensive tactics; restrain individuals and employ all use of force options; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and associates; Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine the proper course of action to be taken; Face situations firmly, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others; Ability to deal firmly and courteously with those under custody and the public.
Act quickly and calmly in an emergency; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Handle a wide variety of confidential and sensitive information; write clear, concise, and comprehensive reports; Provide high-quality customer service to all clients of the court system; Ensure the security and welfare of prisoners held in custody and other persons appearing before the court; Provide an efficient and effective in-court support service to the court system, and maintaining safety standards; Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations; Responding calmly, quickly, and decisively to emergency or stressful situations; Exercising sound independent judgment within legal and procedural guidelines; Maintaining facility security and inmate welfare.
Supervision Received: This position will be directly supervised by the Captain.
Exercised: This position will not directly supervise.
Clarification Clause This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job.
It is intended to be a reasonable outline of those principal job elements essential in making a hiring decision, a compensation decision, and for determining job performance.
Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.
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