Deputy Marshal Job Description

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TOWN OF HUGO

HUGO, COLORADO

DEPUTY MARSHAL JOB DESCRIPTION

(Salary range $30,000 to $36,000 annually, commensurate with experience; benefits package)

 Deputy Marshals shall work under the authority of the Chief Marshal.

 In the performance of their duties, Deputy Marshals shall be subject to rotating shift work, including requirements to regularly be on-call when not physically on duty.

 In addition to patrol duties, Deputy Marshals shall be subject to various details and duties, as assigned by the Chief Marshal.

Essential Duties and Functions:

 Conduct investigations of all crimes/incidents reported to the Hugo Marshal’s Office or initiated by the

Marshal’s Office.

 Perform additional follow-up investigation, as appropriate.

 Complete and submit a daily log of all duties and activities related to each shift worked.

 Investigate motor vehicle accidents within the jurisdiction; issue appropriate tickets/summonses to drivers involved; complete and submit related reports.

 Make physical arrests of suspects or wanted persons; complete and submit reports and court affidavits related to arrests.

 Take enforcement actions regarding instances in which traffic laws or ordinances are violated.

 Perform miscellaneous services for the public, as needed and permitted by law.

 Generally provide law enforcement and oversee the public within the jurisdiction, taking lawful measures to ensure the peace and safety of the community and its residents.

 Protect life and property of those within the jurisdiction.

 Direct and control traffic, as needed, at motor vehicle accident scenes, fire scenes, scenes of natural disasters and/or other public events.

 Protect crime scenes under investigation.

 Collect evidence, as appropriate. Maintain chain of custody of all evidence collected until it is properly and securely logged in.

 Work closely with law enforcement from neighboring jurisdictions.

 Work closely with representatives from the District Attorney’s Office.

 Work closely with victim advocates.

 Work closely with probation officers.

 Appear and testify in court when required to do so.

 Participate in and/or be present at community functions, as directed by the Chief Marshal.

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Other Skills and Abilities Required:

 Must read, write, comprehend and clearly speak the English language.

 Must clearly and accurately write and complete required reports, tickets, summonses and court-related documents.

 Must comprehend and apply Town Ordinances, Colorado Revised Statutes, technical journals, case law and other legal documents, as necessary to perform duties.

 Must be proficient with and qualify quarterly with approved sidearm and approved shotgun or rifle.

 Must attend frequent arrest control training and participate in various activities while training which may result in exertion and/or temporary discomfort.

 Must have the ability to feel and reach with hands; to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; to hear and talk; to have close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

 Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

 May be exposed to extreme weather conditions while performing duties.

Certificates, Licenses, Other Requirements

 Deputy Marshal applicant must be a United States citizen or provide proof of valid resident alien status.

 Deputy Marshal applicant must be P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified and will be required to provide documentation of certification.

 Deputy Marshal applicants who have prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer/deputy must have no history of serious disciplinary issues.

 Deputy Marshal applicant must already possess or be eligible to obtain a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with no serious violations (e.g., suspensions/revocations, history of multiple speed-related violations, driving while intoxicated or driving while impaired, chargeable motor vehicle accidents) on their driving record and no pending tickets/summonses.

 Deputy Marshal applicant must have a clear criminal record with no felony convictions. Deputy

Marshal applicant must not have any previously adjudicated or pending domestic violence or assault cases.

 Deputy Marshal applicant must not be on probation or parole.

 Probationary Deputy Marshals must successfully complete a Field Training Program, the length of which will be determined based on previous experience, at the discretion of the Chief Marshal.

 Deputy Marshals shall establish residency within a 10-minute response time of the Town of Hugo at the time of hire.

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