Reserve Deputy
Berkeley County
Job Summary and Essential Functions
- THIS POSITION IS VOLUNTEER ONLY!SALARY AND/OR BENEFITS NOT INCLUDED
A Reserve Deputy Sheriff is a non-paid volunteer who assists the Sheriff’s Office in enforcing the laws of South Carolina. This position is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff. Under close supervision, performs general police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances in accordance with Sheriff's Office/County policies and state/federal statutes and regulations. Patrols assigned district and provides assistance to the general public. Inspect doors and windows in business districts to ensure that no suspicious conditions exist. Enforce traffic regulations for motor vehicles and pedestrians. Directs and controls traffic flow. Investigates and writes accident and crime reports. Prevents the commission of unlawful acts; apprehends criminals; serves warrants, subpoenas and other writs. Arrest and transport individuals to headquarters to be booked on charges. Accompanies prisoners to court and maintains custody of such prisoners. Testify in court proceedings. May transport prisoners to other facilities, etc. Physically controls violent suspects/offenders. Engage in foot and/or vehicle pursuit to apprehend suspects. Administer first-aid in emergency situations. Maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms and ensures that weapons are in a functional and presentable condition. Performs other job related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements to Perform Work
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- High school graduate or equivalent and one (1) year general work experience.
- Must successfully complete the SC Reserve Officer Program developed by the SC Criminal Justice Academy and administered by the Sheriff’s Office.
- Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application.
- Personal computer experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license for South Carolina. Must have safe driving record.
- Departmental testing will be administered prior to interview. Initial testing consists of extensive background check, Nelson Denny Reading Test, and physical ability test. Applicant suitability based upon prior employment history, criminal activity, and illicit drug activity will be determined through a polygraph examination.
- Post offer drug testing, psychological exam, pre-placement physical and a functional evaluation capacity test will be required.
- Completed degree(s), beneficial to the position, may be partially considered as work experience.
- Possession or use of marijuana within the past 2 years;
- Possession or use of any other illicit drug including recreational use of prescription drugs within past 10 years;
- Distribution, sale, or manufacturing any drug as an adult;
- Conviction of DUI or DWI within past 5 years;
- Conviction of Driving Under Suspension within past 5 years;
- Conviction of a felony, serious misdemeanor, or crime of moral turpitude;
- Default student loan;
- Unresolved judgments and tax liens.
Physical Demands
This position requires the employee to frequently sit, walk, and stand and use hands to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to kneel and bend at the waist. The employee must be able to use hands and fingers to handle objects such as weapons, handcuffs, etc. The employee is required to walk, talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds and move one hundred fifty (150) pounds. The employee must have the ability to restrain prisoners. The employee may be required to run in order to apprehend a person. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 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. Position is subject to the hazards of investigatory and general law enforcement work.
Work Conditions
The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. Twelve (12) hour work schedule on assigned shift. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.