Shawnee County Position Description
Deputy (Patrol)
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
The Criminal Justice System and modern law enforcement principles and practices.
The organization, regulations, procedures and functions of the Sheriff’s Office.
Community policing.
The geography of Shawnee County, its incorporated areas and road network.
Ability to:
Perform all law enforcement duties of a Deputy Sheriff.
Read, comprehend, interpret and apply Federal, State and County laws, resolutions, rules and
regulations, procedures, policies and labor contracts.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language, with
Sheriff’s Office personnel, other County personnel and the public.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Use tact, diplomacy and good judgment in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with Sheriff’s Office personnel, other County personnel and the public.
React quickly and correctly in emergencies.
Work under distracting/high stress conditions, using logical reasoning, common sense and
available resources.
Complete multiple tasks at once.
Operate a personal computer.
Use and perform maintenance on firearms and other police equipment.
Collect, accurately report, correlate and correctly disseminate information.
Analyze problems and recommend solutions.
Operate a police vehicle and emergency equipment in a variety of conditions.
Complete all examinations and interviewing as directed by civil service requirements.
Render credible testimony in court.
Skill in:
The use and care of firearms and other police equipment.
