Sheriff
THE CHEROKEE COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCES OPENINGS FOR CHEROKEE COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S LIST
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the Iowa Criminal Code, Iowa Traffic Code, Judicial System, Rules of Civil Procedures, and departmental policies/standard operating procedures.
- Knowledge of the principles/practices of modern law enforcement.
- Knowledge of the constitutional rights of citizens/incarcerated persons.
- Knowledge of proper investigation principles/ practices/ techniques.
- Knowledge of first aide/CPR.
- Skill in the techniques utilized to subdue violent/uncooperative people.
- Skill in the safe operation of motor vehicles.
- Good attention to details/observation skills.
- Good visual acuity/night vision/ peripheral vision.
- Good interviewing/listening skills.
- Ability to keep detailed/accurate records/reports.
- Ability to read/comprehend complex laws/ordinances and interpret court orders.
- Ability to analyze people/situations quickly/calmly and determine/take effective/reasonable courses of action while under stress/pressure.
- Ability to de-escalate/mediate volatile situations.
- Ability to understand/carry out oral/written instructions.
- Ability to apply knowledge of law enforcement methods/procedures/techniques to specific situations.
- Ability to communicate clearly/effectively both orally and in writing.
- Proven ability/proficiency in safe use of firearms.
- Ability to deal fairly, objectively, and courteously with the general public without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs.
- Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with associates, co-workers, representatives of other organizations, and people from diverse cultures.
- Ability to obtain/maintain valid driver's license issued by the State of Iowa.
- Ability to maintain certifications as required by assignment.
- Ability to operate communication dispatch radio.
- Ability to walk, stand, run on uneven surfaces.
- Ability to work in inclement weather.
- Ability to stand/sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to hear conversational voice.
- Ability to meet physical/psychological standards as set forth by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Training and Experience
- High School graduation or equivalent.
Special Requirements:
- A criminal background check will be required.
- A drug screen will be required prior to final offer of employment.
- Candidate must pass a post-employment offer physical examination as shown on the attachment
It is the policy of Cherokee County to provide equal treatment to all Cherokee County employees and applicants for Cherokee County employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, except as bona fide occupational qualifications may require otherwise. This policy applies to all human resources actions and procedures including, but not limited to: recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefit programs, promotion, demotion, transfer and termination of employment.