ENVIRONMENTAL DEPUTY (50075429)

Job Role Summary

Facilitates the Environmental Health code enforcement process by serving summons/writ of subpoena notifying necessary persons to appear in court. Assists Marion County Public Health Department employees with the execution of various court orders and provides security for potentially dangerous inspections and activities. 

Essential Duties

• Serves summons/writ of subpoena issued by Environmental Court on all Bureau of Environmental Health court cases; notifies defendants and witnesses via legal writ to appear in Environmental Court. 
• Serves court orders and Notices of Violation to the violator(s) and/or property upon request from and on behalf of the district Housing Environmental Health Specialist when there is an increased likelihood of a hostile situation or personal safety risk. 
• Makes necessary notations on status of service attempts and documents procedures. 
• Investigates the whereabouts of defendants, witnesses, residents, and/or property owners. 
• Executes court-ordered inspections, cleans, tows, and vacates as issued by the court; accompanies Environmental Health Specialists on these court-ordered activities upon request.
• May be required to provide expert testimony or appear as a witness in Environmental Court.  
• Responds to IMPD/MCSO dispatch when necessary. 
• Maintains law enforcement status and completes all associated training requirements. 
• Adheres to all Marion County Sheriff’s Department and Health and Hospital Corporation policies, protocol, guidelines, regulations, and requirements of law enforcement especially with regards to inspections, searches, transporting and arrest powers.  
• Proficient in the use of the special instruments and equipment police package in City Vehicles.
• Works with direct supervisor and Housing Department Administrator to discuss new law enforcement technology and equipment to determine feasibility for budgeting and acquiring.  

Essential Duties Cont'd

• Occasional contact with neighborhood leaders and media representatives.
• Daily interdepartmental contact to exchange information with Team Leader, other supervisors and/or EHS or support staff.
• Ability to respond appropriately to severe verbal abuse and possible physical assaults.
• Ability to respond to and work in unsanitary conditions and extremely hazardous situations.
• Performs pepper spray training for Housing and Neighborhood Health field staff and other Marion County Public Health Department employees upon request.  
• Maintains certification at the appropriate National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) level. 
• Participates in public health emergency preparedness exercises and in the response to public health emergencies, as directed. 
• Participates in a minimum of two H.O.P.E. events totaling a minimum of eight (8) hours annually.
• Assists with other emergency or event security and crowd control detail for the Marion County Public Health Department and Health and Hospital Corporation as needed. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Completion of high school education or GED.
• 2-5 years of experience in area of law enforcement; 2 years in conducting investigations, collecting evidence, and providing court testimony.
• Individual must not have a felony record.
• Obtain/maintain Special Deputy or Sheriff Status.
• Proficient in IDACS training and Justis System.
• Must have access to personal transportation.
• Marion County Special Deputy identification status or other approved law enforcement status.
• Must carry their own personal firearm and act in accordance with law enforcement status, complete 8 hours of Firearm training with minimum score of 70% (*critical training).
• In accordance with law enforcement status, complete 24 hours of HazMat training, Operation training, First on Scene; minimum score of 70% on test.
• In accordance with law enforcement status, complete 4 hours of CPR training; minimum score of 70%.
• In accordance with law enforcement status, complete 8 hours of IDACS; minimum score of 70% (*critical training).
• In accordance with law enforcement status, complete 8 hours of Defensive Driving; minimum score of 70%.
• In accordance with law enforcement status, complete training of Indiana Law update; Prosecutor’s review.
• In accordance with law enforcement status, complete the Self Defense course.
• In accordance with law enforcement status, complete the Domestic Violence Training; minimum score of 70% (*Federal Law; critical training).
• Minimum State requirement of 24 hours of Law Enforcement training (other than listed).

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Must have a valid Indiana driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Organization, planning and prioritization skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Communicate effectively/persuasively with a wide variety of individuals/contacts.
• Work effectively during stressful situations.
• Proficient in the use of the police package in City Vehicles (special instruments and equipment to use).
• Daily interdepartmental contact to exchange information with supervisor, other supervisors and/or EHS staff.
• Ability to respond appropriately to severe verbal abuse and possible physical assaults.
• Ability to respond where there are unsanitary conditions and extremely hazardous situations.
• Ability to read and interpret maps or demonstrate proficient use of navigation applications.

Working Environment

• General office setting in health department facilities, as well as community sites including clients’ homes or other workplaces.
• Residences and businesses in Marion County and surrounding counties. 
• Work performed in the community is sometimes subject to conditions that range from inclement weather to dangerous conditions such as snow/ice, cold, heat, noise, wetness/humidity, vibration, sudden temperature changes, and poor illumination at the job site. 
• Travel to and from field locations, often in high crime areas, may subject worker to increased risk of driving hazards and damage or vandalism to personal or fleet vehicle. 
• Community locations, including clients’ homes, apartments, and hotels/motels, may subject worker to exposure to communicable diseases such as COVID-19, tuberculosis, and monkeypox; insects and disease vectors such as fleas, ticks, roaches, and bed bugs; hazardous materials; chemicals, toxins, mold, and noxious odors; animals such as dogs, rats, mice, and bats; and criminal activity.  Personal protective equipment is recommended and required in some instances. 
• In all settings, employees in this classification may occasionally need to relate to members of the public who exhibit challenging, atypical, or hostile behaviors and/or communication. 
• May be called upon to work irregular hours under undesirable and occasional hazardous conditions.