Waylon Patterson

An employee in this class supervises the employees and activities of a patrol shift. The employee responsible for a shift serves as a working supervisor in performing similar work as the subordinates and also serves in a troubleshooting, advisory and supervisory capacity. Work requires the employee to plan work activities over a short period of time, organize and assign the daily work function in an effective and efficient manner, and ensure it is completed while adhering to the Office policies and procedures. The employee must exercise judgment and discretion in assigning or performing work and advising officers in the correct approach to assignments and/or in dealing with defendants, lawyers, plaintiffs, and the general public. Work involves frequent public contact that requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Employees are subject to hazards in law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazardssuch as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases or flammable liquids. Due to the nature of the work, the employee may be subject to Level III OSHA Standards on blood-borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through review of reports, discussion, and observations for the acceptance of the community, adherence to laws and Office policy, and the accuracy and completeness of reports.

An employee in this class assists in the direction of deputies on an assigned shift. Work includes briefing deputies on daily work assignments and assisting the shift supervisor in handling difficult or unusual situations. Work also includes the performance of regular patrol deputy duties such as answering complaints, investigating disturbances, patrolling, and serving legal papers. Independent judgment and initiative are required in executing all assignments without reference to higher authority. Employee is expected to provide effective leadership, guidance and coaching to subordinate staff. The employee must exercise judgment and discretion in performing work and advising officers in the correct approach to assignments and/or in dealing with defendants, lawyers, plaintiffs, and the general public. The employee must exercise judgment and discretion performing work and in dealing with complainants, victims, criminal suspects, community representatives and professionals, other Offices and the general public. Work involves frequent public contact that requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Employees are subject to hazards in law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases or flammable liquids. Due to the nature of the work, the employee may be subject to Level III OSHA Standards on blood-borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through review of reports, discussion, and observations for the acceptance of the community, adherence to laws and Office policy, the accuracy and completeness of reports and by observation in terms of the overall effectiveness of the unit.

An employee in this class exercises responsibilities for the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare on an assigned shift. Work includes the performance of regular patrol deputy duties such as answering complaints, investigating disturbances, patrolling, and serving legal papers. Independent judgment and initiative are required in executing all assignments without the need for direct supervision. The employee must exercise judgment and discretion performing work and in dealing with complainants, victims, criminal suspects, community representatives and professionals, other Offices and the general public. Work involves frequent public contact that requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Employees are subject to hazards in law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases or flammable liquids. Due to the nature of the work, the employee may be subject to Level III OSHA Standards on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through review of reports, discussion, and observations for the acceptance of the community, adherence to laws and Office policy, the accuracy and completeness of reports and by observation in terms of the overall effectiveness of the unit.

Effectively restrain an inmate, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting inmates and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved devices in self-defense.

Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations. Also file, alphabetize and label reports.

Exercise independent judgment in determining the appropriate classification of inmates and assessing and responding to the needs of special populations.

Operate a law enforcement vehicle for long periods of time during both day and night; in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow.

Communicate effectively and coherently with other officers and inmates using existing communication systems.

Gather information in criminal and administrative investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informers and exercise independent judgment by determining when probably cause exists to recommend disciplinary action

Pursue fleeing inmates and perform rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting secured areas; lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and under obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles; crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance