Lateral Law Enforcement Deputy – Metro Gangs Detective

 $68,505.33 Annually - $100,154.41 annually depending on years of service

The initial assignment for this position is with the Metro Gangs Unit. Assignments are subject to change based on the needs of the Sheriff’s Office.

Qualifying for Prior Service Credit (for pay)

Candidates with full-time paid Law Enforcement (LEO) experience with any local, state or federal agency will be given one (1) year of pay credit for every (1) year of full-time paid employment.

Job summary

Identifies and suppresses criminal gang activity within Salt Lake County, provides intelligence data and investigative assistance to law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Utah. Gang detectives will also frequently be assigned investigative cases and intelligence gathering assignments. This position requires a working knowledge of gangs and gang members within the Salt Lake Valley and an understanding of the complexities involved in gang investigations.

Performs a wide variety of law enforcement functions, including but not limited to: Crime suppression, crime prevention, protection of personal liberties, regulation of non-criminal conduct, and provision of services.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

Must be currently Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certified.
Candidates must meet all of the following minimum qualifications:
Must be a resident of the State of Utah at the time of hire
Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s license at time of hire
Must be free of any physical, emotional, or mental condition that would prevent an
applicant from performing the essential functions of a Deputy position.
Must be POST certified as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) and have worked full-time for a minimum of one year as a LEO for a municipality, county, state or federal agency.

Must submit to random drug and alcohol testing during employment. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

• Responds to calls for service, assists other officers at the direction of supervisory personnel.  

• Suppresses crime through identification and apprehension of criminals. 
• Regulates non-criminal conduct such as traffic control, crowd control, and social relations. 
• Reports to the scene of traffic collisions and investigates the causes and results.  
• Secures the scene of crime, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, identifies witnesses, and makes arrests. 
• Compiles and prepares required information and evidence to assist in the prosecution of criminal cases; to include testifying as a witness in court. 
• Attends regular training classes in police methods. 
• Prepares thorough and complete reports of investigations and daily activity. 
• Maintains a working knowledge of criminal and traffic law. 
• Successfully completes a minimum of 40 hours annual in-service training that meets or surpasses the minimum standards. 
• Performs other related duties as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Operate a law enforcement vehicle within safety guidelines of the Sheriff’s Office policies.
• Ability to work independently, make critical decisions, and use initiative and common sense in a variety of police functions.
• Knowledge of basic investigative skills, intelligence gathering and surveillance techniques.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and County criminal codes and ordinances, specifically in regards to narcotics and weapons violations.
• Ability to write and execute search warrants, operational planning and threat assessments.
• Knowledge with programs such as PIMS, OMS, UCJIS, Versadex, Palantir, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to use good judgment and to problem solve.
• Possessing strong human relations and communication skills.
• Capacity for empathy and compassion.
• Capacity for multi-tasking.
• Ability to demonstrate courage and to take responsibility.
• Ability to demonstrate assertiveness while being courteous and tactful.
• Possessing and demonstrating integrity.
• Ability to manage stress calmly and effectively.
• Professional reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to develop skill in the use and care of firearms.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

• Pursues fleeing suspects requiring ability to quickly enter and exit patrol vehicle, climbing over and pulling oneself over obstacles, jumping down or over elevated surfaces, climbing through openings, crawling in confined spaces, and using their body to gain entrance through barriers.  
• Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergency and disaster situations including rendering medical aid, dragging, or carrying people away from danger, securing and evacuating people from areas, houses, and objects where danger exists. 
• Moderately heavy physical activity.  Required to push, pull, or lift medium to heavy objects/people.  Difficult working positions.  Must stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods.  Moderate exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease.   
• Exposure to hostile, life-threatening situations, hazardous chemicals, man-made and natural disasters, and communicable diseases.   
• May be required to use physical force to include deadly force in course of assigned duties. 
• Considerable exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior.  In field operations, exposure to stress as well as occupational hazards is of considerable magnitude. 
• Ability to recall and respond to critical incidents as required. Willingness and ability to work overtime as workload dictates.       
• Climbing stairs and ladders.  
• Safely operating firearms. 
• Working in extreme weather conditions. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION  

The work schedule is a combination of day and night shifts and changes frequently. The schedule is mission or investigation driven and flexibility is required. The schedule will also include weekends, holidays, special events and unscheduled callouts.

May be required to physically subdue violent persons/prisoners and/or chase persons/prisoners on foot to apprehend them to take into custody. 

Must wear body armor and carry duty weapons and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.