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LYON COUNTY, KANSAS ORGANIZATION MANUAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: DEPUTY SHERIFF ORIGIN DATE: MAR 1987

REPORTS TO: SHERIFF OR DESIGNEE REVISION DATE: MAR 2024; MAY 2024

DEPARTMENT: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT NO: 10-17

DIVISION: LAW ENFORCEMENT

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a non-exempt position. Deputies will assist in all aspects of the operations of the Lyon County

Sheriffs Office; including all duties of jail operations, service of the process of the courts, criminal and

traffic law enforcement and any other tasks assigned by their supervisor to promote the public safety.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

1. Perform the statutorily prescribed law enforcement duties of the Sheriffs Office: Enforcement of

State Law and County resolutions, arresting or issue citations to individuals violating such laws or

resolutions. Investigating complaints and reports of Motor Vehicle Accidents and other incidents;

identifying and collecting evidence found at crime scenes and documenting the same. Appear in

Court to provide testimony as needed.

2. Legibly prepare departmental reports and other documentation, completely, accurately, and in a

timely manner.

3. Respond to and handle citizens concerns and complaints and other public relations duties in a

compassionate, professional manner.

4. Pass on to other officers the skills and information you have that will assist them in the professional

performance of their duties; either informally or at shift change briefings or in formal training

sessions.

5. Recognize and report any violations of County or Sheriffs Office policies and procedures observed,

and investigate and document same, as assigned by supervisor.

6. Must be able to demonstrate consistent interpersonal skills that will enable them to relate

professionally with the public, inmates, and other County and Sheriffs Office employees.

7. Take advantage of every opportunity to enhance professional knowledge and skills by attending

training, studying on your own and learning from others with specialized skill and expertise as the

opportunities arise.

8. Show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.

INTERMITTENT DUTIES:

1. Must attend 40 hours of approved training every year from among the training opportunities

identified and approved by the Sheriff. Will be required to attend Defensive tactics training and

obtain certifications in a minimum of two less lethal uses of force. Will be required to be

certified in firearms proficiency with all weapons issued to Commissioned personnel.

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2. Must, on occasion, responsibly and professionally handle large sums of cash; and on intermittent

occasions independently expend budgeted funds for vehicle maintenance, supplies, and travel

expenses.

3. Must be able to spend lengthy periods in an automobile, subject to working in all weather

conditions with occasional extended periods of exposure to inclement weather.

4. This position requires the ability to work shifts. Individual must be willing to respond to call out

situations and schedule changes subject to short notice.

5. Must be willing to respond to high-risk situations including exposure to life threatening situations.

6. Must be able to complete short periods of very high intensity physical exertion.

7. May be required to participate for 2-3 years in the WorkWellKS training seminars and the Lyon

County, Kansas Wellness Team roles as: Convener, Facilitator, Secretary,

Communications/Promotion, Liaison to the Executive, Meaningful Employee Engager, Event Planner,

Benefits Liaison, Data Liaison, and/or Facilities.

8. Must possess sufficient visual acuity to read and write a nd operate office equipment. Requires

sufficient hearing capability to be able to deal effectively with the public and others directly or via

telephone or radio equipment.

9. Perform other duties as assigned by the Sheriff or his designee.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be a United States citizen.

2. Must not have been convicted of a crime that would constitute a felony under the laws of this state,

a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a misdemeanor offense that the commission

determines reflects on the honesty, trustworthiness, integrity or competence of the individual as

defined by rules and regulations of the commission;

3. Must be of good moral character sufficient to warrant the public trust in the individual as a Deputy

Sheriff.

4. The individual must engender sufficient faith and confidence in the Sheriff to merit appointment as

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