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Gem County Patrol Deputy in Emmett, Idaho
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JOB DESCRIPTION (REV. 11/23)
GEM COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
JOB TITLE: Patrol Deputy DATE: 10/1/2025
DEPARTMENT: Sheriffs Office Patrol
REPORTS TO: Patrol Captain
SALARY: \$39,811/year
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance paid for employee, PERSI Retirement, Sick Leave,
Vacation after 1 year, Holiday Pay, and Funeral Leave
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, exercises responsibilities for the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public
safety and welfare. Exercises independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations, exercising
safety practices and procedures. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions. Reports to assigned Sergeant or
Lieutenant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Take calls for service and patrol assigned areas.
Investigates and reports accidents.
Investigates crimes, interviews witnesses, complainants, and victims; and gathers physical evidence and
preserves for court; conducts follow up investigations as needed.
Apprehends, arrests and detains criminal suspects and law violators when necessary; follows proper
procedures when making arrests.
Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil and other official papers.
Serves as witness in court and provides evidence in court as required.
Checks residential and commercial property for security.
Assists motorists in various situations as needed.
Contacts complainants and/or victims of crimes within a reasonable length of time; keeps complainants or
victims informed of progress of investigations.
Investigates and reports fires or other related events; keeps bystanders out of danger; safeguards property;
and renders first aid in emergency situations.
Prepares, processes, and/or transmits various reports as required.
Records information concerning events that took place during tour of duty, and records such activity in the
manner as prescribed by the department.
Maintains weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition.
Transports mental patients and prisoners to prescribed locations as necessary.
JOB DESCRIPTION (REV. 11/23)
Accounts for and transports evidence coming into custody.
Answers questions asked by the general public, works with juveniles and adults in related matters; refers
public to person or agencies which can provide further assistance as required.
Works under stressful, high-risk conditions.
Makes decisions at the crime scenes which may be centered around life-or-death situations; decisions are
based on the safest procedures to be followed to ensure safety to individuals involved and fellow
officers/members of rescue team.
Performs special projects as directed by the Sheriff or Patrol Captain.
Watches for wanted or missing person and lost children; administers first aid to the injured in emergency
cases; and reports stray animals as necessary,
Attends shift meeting, seminars, and training sessions as required to remain knowledgeable of operations
and promote job performance.
Attends required periodic training sessions and seminars; participates in required physical fitness
activities.
Maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms, and evasive action/driving skills.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of modern crime prevention, investigation,
apprehension, criminal identification, rules of evidence, record keeping and all other
aspects of law enforcement.
Knowledge of the behavior of criminals and causes underlying criminality.
Ability to:
Ability to analyze complex police problems and to adopt quick, reasonable courses of
action with due regard to surrounding h azards and circumstances.
Ability to develop and maintain adequate written case documentation and to assure proper
document flow.
Ability to work multiple cases at one time and to assure continuity and development of each