Department: Sheriff’s Department FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Classification/Level: Sworn Date: 01/2025 The following essential job functions comprise a summary of job duties, requirements, and responsibilities for the position of Police Officer with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department. Day-to-day job duties may vary depending on assignment to various divisions. This document will serve as the primary document in the selection and hiring process, and constitutes the context for incumbent job performance and evaluation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention Enforces local, state, and federal laws by implementing effective policy for the prevention and investigation of crimes, to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Allen County. Patrols assigned area, maintains visibility for crime prevention purposes, checks and ensures security of residences and businesses, investigates and reports all suspicious or unlawful activities, and takes necessary actions to ensure the proper enforcement of applicable laws. Observes traffic violations, detains violators, checks registrations and licenses for status and identification, and advises drivers of violations and safe driving practices. Conducts or requests chemical tests for intoxication as necessary, issues warnings, summonses, and citations, and makes arrests as necessary. Pursues suspects and makes arrests by driving, walking, or running. Restrains suspects, conducts searches of persons, advises suspects of constitutional rights, transmits information regarding arrests to dispatch, and transports suspects to jail facilities. Emergency Response and Public Safety Reports to scenes of general emergencies, secures scenes, assesses the need for backup and/or assistance from other emergency personnel, and advises dispatch as appropriate. Directs traffic and other activities as needed, removes individuals from danger, including carrying injured individuals, and performs first aid techniques until emergency medical personnel arrive. Assists with crowd control by maintaining order and the flow of pedestrians and vehicle traffic at scenes of major incidents or special events. Provides escort and/or security services as assigned. Community Assistance and Interaction Assists citizens with various problems, including disputes, abandoned vehicles, lost children, and locked doors. Meets and talks with citizens to develop rapport, provides directions or information, advises on safety procedures, and refers individuals to appropriate agencies. Detention and Court Operations Maintains security and order in jail facilities, performs booking procedures, monitors detainees' activities and behavior, and supervises meal distribution. Detention and Court Operations – (Continued) Supervises the maintenance a
