EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required:

• Answer emergency and non-emergency calls and requests for law enforcement services, receiving essential information relating to the situation.
• Enters call information into computer aided dispatch equipment (CAD) to dispatch deputies and officers to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Utilizes computer/teletype systems to query and enter operational data.
• Searches agency files and records to locate and relay operational data and information to agency personnel.
• Uses maps, map books, computerized maps, and the Internet to determine jurisdictions and properly locate call locations.
• Updates patrol line-ups to correctly reflect Patrol personnel on duty and the corresponding assigned vehicle.
• Answers agency business telephone calls; provides routine data and information to telephone inquiries; may transfer/direct inquiries to proper agency staff; may refer telephone calls to responsible outside state, court, agencies, departments, and/or individuals.
• Monitors and updates CAD with the latest information to remain current with call for service activity and officer's status.
• Monitors alarm systems.
• Conducts and/or participates in daily and monthly equipment and operator testing to include TTY equipment and individual performance.
• Utilizes computer systems to make emergency and non-emergency notifications.
• May assist in conducting training of new Communication Technicians.
• Operates computers and standard office equipment, including commonly used computer software programs, as well as any other standard office equipment as required by the position.
• Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion.
• Is available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff's Office determines is necessary or desirable to meets its needs.
• Interacts effectively with others and exercises good judgment when dealing with people in sensitive situations.
• May be assigned other duties as necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of street and road systems, geographical patterns and numerical (address) system of Arapahoe County.
• Knowledge of and the ability to operate computer aided dispatch equipment (CAD).
• Knowledge of CCIC/NCIC.
• Ability to work under pressure and utilize stress management skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to listen, talk and type simultaneously.
• Ability to act and react to emergency and/or threatening situations in a manner consistent with the law, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with angry, emotional, and excited persons via telephone.
• Ability to remain calm under urgent circumstances.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to distinguish different auditory tones.
• Ability to track multiple pieces of information at one time and conduct follow-up as necessary.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making.
• Ability to operate computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as any other standard office equipment as required by position.

• Must possess CPR, AED and First Aid certification within the initial status period.
• Must possess CBI Operator Security Number (OSN) within the initial status period
• Must meet the minimum acceptable level of Keystrokes Per Hour (KPH).
• Must be able to type 37 WPM corrected.

• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery, and writing utensils.
• Constantly involved in oral and auditory interaction, enabling interpersonal communication, including automated devices such as the telephone and radio.
• Spends 90% of the time sitting, 5% standing, and 5% walking while on the job.
• Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches and balances while filing or operating office machinery.
• Frequently uses visual capacity including depth perception, color vision, and peripheral vision enabling completion of required office duties.
• Occasionally lifts or carries up to 20 lbs. when moving office supplies or files.

YOU MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT VALID EMAIL ADDRESS FOR APPLICATION STATUS NOTIFICATIONS (only one email address is accepted by the system).

JOB-RELATED CONTACTS:
Contacts are with individuals within the Sheriff's Office, with other Departments/Organizations and the general public. Specifically, extensive contact occurs with supervisors and the general public. Personal contact with any individual of the public, an inmate or arrestee is an occasional occurrence. Hand-to-hand exchanges and face-to-face verbal communications between the member and the public is seldom required. In this position, contact with blood, bodily fluids or other medical hazards are extremely uncommon. The member should have adequate time to take precautionary and protective measures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work in this class is sedentary in nature and is generally confined to a standard office environment. Members must be available for a work schedule assignment to include rotating shifts, weekends and holidays. Extremely stressful environment during peak activity periods demanding full attention and coordination of numerous tasks simultaneously.

401(a) DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN:
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees participate in a mandatory defined benefit program designed to help employees establish a source of income for retirement years. Through the Plan, eligible employees must set aside 9.00 percent, which is subject to change in the coming years, on a pretax basis of which the County matches dollar-for-dollar.

BIO-HAZARD NOTICE:
This position has been determined to be a MINIMAL exposure risk to "bio-hazards" associated with blood-borne pathogens HIV (aids), HBV (hepatitis B) virus, and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a "bio-hazard" may result in severe illness or death. Members are required by Agency policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat exposures to "bio-hazards".

APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:
*Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Illegal Drug Use - Applicants who have recent illegal drug usage will be disqualified. Recent drug use includes marijuana within one (1) year and all other illegal drug use within the past five (5) years. All other illegal drug use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
* Any felony conviction
* Driving Record - This includes receiving a DUI within the past five (5) years, having your driver's license suspended for any reason within the past five (5) years, and having five (5) or more tickets within the past five (5) years.
* Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest
* Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior
* Documented record of prior work performance
* Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement
* Inability to perform the essential functions of the position
* Police history - type, frequency and nature of contacts(s)
* Providing false or misleading information during the application/selection process

It is the policy of the Sheriff's Office to not discuss the reasons why applicants were not selected for hire. There is no flexibility to this policy. Applicants may be notified of their disqualification at any point in the selection process. If you receive such a notice, it simply means that you do not meet our standards at this time. Receiving this notice does not indicate that you are ineligible to apply with other agencies.

REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS:
The screening process for any position within the Sheriff's Office may include written test(s), an oral interview, skills test(s) and/or other selection methods designed to measure applicants' ability to perform the essential functions of the job they are seeking.

Additional required tests/examinations also include:

• Typing Test: 37 WPM or faster corrected
• CritiCall Test

• Select Advantage Assessment
• Phase 1 Suitability Test
• Polygraph Examination

• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Examination, including a drug screen
• Background Investigation - This will include, but is not limited to, contact with the applicant's former employers, associates, neighbors and other pertinent sources. Applicant's military history, school records, police records and driving record will also be investigated. All examinations are conducted by qualified/licensed individuals designated by the Sheriff's Office at the Sheriff's Office expense.