The Ellettsville Police Department is currently accepting applications from
lateral candidates for the position of
Deputy Marshal.
The application deadline is Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position of Deputy Marshal is subordinate to the Town Marshal and to all other ranking officers of the department. The Deputy Marshal is responsible for the protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, the apprehension of criminals, and the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws.
The Deputy Marshal's work is performed in accordance with departmental rules, regulations, and policies, and normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic enforcement. There is a certain element of danger in performing these duties and the Deputy Marshal must be able to act in these instances without direct supervision, exercising independent discretion in handling these dangers.
The Deputy Marshal must be able to carry out specialized assignments in an attempt to detect and apprehend criminals, and perform other duties or functions which may be assigned.
Examples of Work
- Acquiring information concerning all types of law violations within the patrol area and taking action or relaying the information to the proper authority.
- Observing all traffic hazards in the area and eliminating them or reporting them to the proper authority. Checking abandoned vehicles or vehicles parked in unusual locations for the purpose of detecting possible criminal activities.
- Assisting motorists who need help, and providing them with such aid as is practical under the circumstances.
- Assisting in prosecuting, or release to the proper agency, all persons apprehended in the course of police duties.
- Driving a department vehicle in normal and emergency response situations.
- Making forcible arrests of violators.
- Preparing case reports, serving warrants, and testifying in court.
- Interacting with the community in a positive manner to cooperatively reach resolution of community needs.
- Performing other duties as assigned.