Marine Deputy

Salary:

$25.00

Hourly Department:

Sheriff's Office FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Affiliation:

Seasonal Part Time General Summary:

Under the supervision of a Sergeant or other command officer, patrols Monroe County's waterways in order to enforce state and local boating laws and regulations, investigate marine-related criminal activities, and police boating accident scenes. Responds to emergencies, water rescue and recovery operations, and public safety incidents. Involves the performance of hazardous and strenuous tasks, often in rough weather conditions, requiring the exercise of initiative and judgment in various situations endangering life or property.

Qualifications:

Age and Citizenship:

Must be at least 21 years of age and a United States Citizen.

Drivers License:

The applicant must possess a valid operator's license.

Drug Testing:

Applicant will be screened for the use of illegal controlled substances. This testing will be completed after the conditional offer of employment.

Good Moral Character:

Possess a good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation covering school and employment records, home environment, and personal traits and integrity. Consideration will be given to all criminal and civil law violations as indicating lack of good character.

Education:

High School graduation or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 7 years of boating experience. Strong knowledge of vessel operation and marine safety. Ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible seasonal schedules. Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Required Marine Skills:

? Pre-Boat inspection procedures ? Engine Start, Operation and End of Shift procedures ? Knot tying ? Docking and Vessel Handling ? Vessel Electronics Operation ? Knowledge of Waterway and Navigation Hazards ? Navigation rules and GPS/ Chart Plotter use ? Safe Operation in Rough Weather Conditions ? Water Rescue Response ? Vessel stops ?

Radio Use Training Requirements:

Selected candidates must successfully complete Monroe County Sheriff's Office in-house marine training and demonstrate proficiency in all assigned vessel operations, navigation procedures, emergency response functions, and law enforcement duties. In addition to handgun proficiency / qualification.

Physical Requirements:

? Must be in good physical condition such as to permit lifting and carrying of objects or persons, standing, walking or running for extended periods of time. ? Position requires reaching, sitting, talking, walking, hearing, seeing, standing, kneeling, crawling, and handling large amounts of weight. ? Ability to enter and access information from a computer.