Pay

$28.85

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Job Summary

Under general supervision, enforces the laws of the State of Oklahoma and answers calls for service.

Job Details

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reports to and handles all calls for service.
• Writes reports on all criminal cases.
• Maintains records.
• Conducts criminal patrol for crime prevention.
• Transports inmates and public as assigned.
• Holds major crime scenes for investigation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Skill in:

• Skill in basic typing
• Basic crime investigations
• Application of principles of supervision

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of 800 radio system/10 Codes
• Computers
• Basic crime investigation.

Ability to:

• Ability to gain respect and cooperation of others
• Keep alert
• Understand written instructions
• Deal tactfully with others
• Maintain confidentiality

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES:

None

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Sixty (60) accredited college hours or qualify for a Veteran or Law Enforcement Education waiver as dictated by current Sheriff’s Office policy.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License

Basic Peace Officer Certification

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and balance, walk, use hands to finger, handle, grip, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear; taste and can smell three odors associated with danger. The employee is occasionally required to sit, run, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities in various conditions, including low-light conditions, required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision which allows employee to decipher between different uniforms worn by inmates, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus. Employee must be able to perform job duties while wearing gear weighing 10 pounds or more for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics describes here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Interacts with inmates and may be involved in physical altercations with inmates or suspects.

Qualifications

1-07 RULES AND REGULATIONS

A.53 SAFETY SENSITIVE EMPLOYEES

(Pursuant to Oklahoma law, Title 63 O.S. section 427.8, Oklahoma Marijuana, and Patient Protection Act, enacted 08/30/2019)

“Safety-Sensitive” employment positions: The Tulsa County Sheriff has designated Deputies, Detention Officers, and Telecommunications Dispatchers as safety sensitive employment positions.  Safety-sensitive means any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task and/or the health and safety of others.  The Tulsa County Sheriff retains the authority to evaluate and classify employment positions as safety-sanative positions based upon assigned tasks and duties.

The Tulsa County sheriff may refuse to hire an applicant applying for a safety-sensitive position who tests positive for marijuana components or metabolites.  The Tulsa County Sheriff may discipline, discharge, or otherwise penalize a safety-sensitive employee who tests positive for marijuana components or metabolites.

EEO STATEMENT:

Tulsa County Sheriff does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.

NOTE: Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.