Polk County
Des Moines, IA
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Under general supervision, performs responsible law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property through crime prevention and enforcement of laws and ordinances. Deputies work in diverse areas such as patrol, traffic control, criminal and accident investigations, narcotics, civil process, execution of warrants, courthouse security, transportation or extradition, and community relations. As deputies gain experience and training they become eligible for specialty assignments including search and rescue, hostage rescue and negotiation, criminal and accident investigation, narcotics, field or jail training officer, and firearms instructor. A Deputy’s duties range from periods of physical inactivity to situations requiring extreme physical...