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Bingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

BINGHAM COUNTY

DEPARTMENT of HUMAN RESOURCES

501 North Maple #202

Blackfoot, ID 83221

Laraine Pope H.R. Director Phone #: (208) 782-3110

Phone #: (208) 782-3111

Fax #: (208) 782-2681

March 26, 2024

BINGHAM COUNTY, IDAHO

Position: Patrol Deputy (Lateral Hire/Certified Preferred But Not Required)

Salary: Starts at \$23.22 -Appointment Step DOQ/DOE

Full-time position with County Benefits

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Purpose of Class/Primary Function

The principal function of a sworn employee in this class is to enforce state and local laws and ordinances,

respond to calls for the protection of life and property, conduct investigations, make arrests, and perform

other assigned law enforcement and public safety duties. Duties normally consist of patrol and traffic

activities in the County on an assigned shift. Deputies may be delegated to additional assignments in

areas such as marine patrol, field instructor, reserve liaison, community services, civil or warrant service,

SWAT or canine service, or other assignment. Deputies may also be assigned a specific geographic area

of responsibility as a resident Deputy. The work is performed under supervision of a Patrol Sergeant.

Some latitude is granted to the employee but work is subject to stringent state and county legal

guidelines. The principal duties of this class are performed in a work environment in which the employee

is subject to potential personal danger and health hazards.

Minimum Requirements

Must have a high school diploma, high school transcripts, or GED Certificate

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must have a valid Idaho Drivers License and be insurable

Must have no Felony convictions

Some Misdemeanors are allowed depending on the classification

Must be able to pass a background check (criminal-character-credit), polygraph test, and a pre-

employment drug screening

Must be able to certify in CPR/1st Aid within one year of hire date

If you do not live in Bingham County, you must be able to relocate within 6 months of hire date

Disqualifying Drug Usage

Sale, delivery and/or cultivation of any controlled substances including but not limited to marijuana,

methamphetamines, amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, prescription drugs without a legal prescription

and/or license and hallucinogenic drugs; such as LSD, mushrooms, and acid

Use of marijuana within the past year

Use of synthetic substances such as spice with in the past year

Any use of illegal hard drugs to include: meth, heroin, cocaine, LSD, PCP

If use of marijuana and/or synthetic drugs, such as spice, is between one and three years, please contact

Patrol LT Gary Yancey for additional information.

Employment Requirements for a Corrections Deputy

Must be able to be on call after regular duty hours to respond to emergency situations

Must be able to make court appearances on off-duty time

Must have a knowledge of local, state, and federal laws as applicable to community law enforcement

Must have a knowledge of methods, objectives, and procedures of law enforcement practices and court

proceedings

Must have a knowledge of officer safety skills including defensive tactics, handcuffing, and firearm

Bingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

operations

Must have a knowledge of how to use a personal computer and job-related software

Must have a knowledge of police equipment, including vehicles, speed radar units, communications units,

body armor, handcuffs, firearms, batons, and other related equipment

Must have a knowledge of crime prevention and education techniques

Must be able to meet all of POST and Departmental physical standards

M ust be able to work independently as well as in teams

Must be able to understand and apply departmental, state, federal, and local law enforcement

procedures, policies, rules, and regulations

Must be able to analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential dangers, and

to determine proper course of action

Must be able to cope with stressful situations calmly, fairly, tactfully, and with respect to individual rights

Must be able to establish and maintain effective relations with fellow employees and with citizens with

varied racial, religious, ethnic or economic backgrounds

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of a firearm

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle

Must be able to operate a personal computer including program applications appropriate to assigned