

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of a Patrol Deputy. Certification and all other weapons and control device certifications. Ability to deal with complex problems involving several variables.
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Certification or equivalent.Ībility to read, analyze, and interpret laws, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ībility to write reports, compose or reply to emails, and complete Office forms.Ībility to effectively communicate with the public and members of this Office.Ībility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ībility to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret information represented in charts and graphs.Ībility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form. High school diploma, general education degree, or equivalent and current or past P.O.S.T. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform the duties of a Patrol Deputy. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Other duties as directed by a supervisor.Assist other agencies inside assigned zone as directed.


Conduct appropriate field interviews, take photographs, obtain fingerprints, and collect DNA.Investigate suspicious persons, vehicles, and establishments.Foster positive relationships with members of the community.Conduct and complete traffic crash investigation.Conduct initial investigation of criminal law violations.Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls.Conduct proactive policing through officer presence and foot patrols in high-crime areas and neighborhoods.Other duties and responsibilities are listed below.Īttend shift briefings for information on recent incidents, crime trends, wanted persons, missing persons, stolen vehicles, etc. Attitude is essential to maintain positive relationships with co-workers, respond professionally, calmly, and politely to members of the community, work as a team member, function under pressure, and respond in a professional manner to supervision.

The most important and essential job function of the position is to have an attitude of service to others. Patrol Deputies are responsible for enforcing Federal, State, and Local laws related to public safety and welfare and deterring, detecting, and apprehending those individuals involved in criminal activity. Other factors which strongly influence the employment process are previous work experience, previous law enforcement experience, two years or more of college education, a clear driving record, no history of prior criminal activity, and a responsible credit history. must be a registered voter in Ascension Parish.have a high school or equivalent diploma.In order to be considered for employment, certain minimum requirements must be met. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, these positions are in corrections, patrol, communications, and clerical fields. Like most organizations, newly hired employees start at entry-level positions. If you have the personal qualities necessary to become a professional deputy, your interest in employment is welcome and appreciated. The applicant screening process is designed to identify applicants who possess the aptitude, character and desire to pursue long-term careers as professional law enforcement officers. To accomplish this goal we must be selective in hiring, diligent in training and thoughtful in supervision. The goal of the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is to become the finest law enforcement organization in the state of Louisiana.
