• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to work legally in the United States.
  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Be a resident of Duchesne County
  • Have a valid Utah driver's license
  • Not have been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary or of an offense involving dishonest, unlawful sexual conduct, or physical violence
  • Not have been convicted of a D.U.I. within the previous two years beginning with the date of conviction to the date of application
  • Must be willing to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours each year.
  • Ability to physically and mentally perform tasks required for this job description.
  • Successfully pass a thorough records and background check.
  • Must be in good physical condition with weight in proper proportion to height. Completion of a physical examination may be required. Citizen Volunteers who are physically disabled may be considered for specific assignment on a case by case basis. Search and Rescue members may be subjected to a physical agility test which must be successfully passed.
  • Vision must be 20/100 or better, correctable to 20/30 or better in each eye.
  • Search and Rescue members must provide their own transportation to and from all Search and Rescue activities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • The ability to perform the duties of this position must be readily demonstrated to the Search and Rescue Commander and/or his designee.
  • Ability to receive instructions from Sheriff’s Office Staff in the performance of the volunteer's duties and responsibilities.
  • Ability to read, interpret and properly apply laws applicable to law enforcement work.
  • Ability to express self clearly and concisely in speaking and writing and legibly in writing or printing.
  • Ability to maintain composure and self-control under adverse conditions, e.g., public harassment, ridicule, critical injuries, and death.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
  • Ability to maintain and improve knowledge, technical skills, physical and mental fitness that meets or exceeds the mission of the department.
  • Knowledge of appropriate Search and Rescue tactics and techniques such as rope rescue operations, confined space rescue, shoring and stabilization, breaching, trench rescue, heavy rigging, heavy lifting operations, victim packaging, and extrication.
  • Must successfully complete the First Responder Operations Level for Hazardous Materials.
  • Knowledge of safety considerations during Search and Rescue operations.
  • Basic understanding of heavy equipment and rigging operations and capabilities.
  • Basic understanding in search unit strategy, tactics, techniques, and equipment.
  • Basic understanding of various building construction types and the associated collapse patterns of each type.
  • Proficient in rope rescue techniques if assigned or requested to assist the Ropes Rescue team.
  • If assigned to conduct confined space rescues; Proficient in confined space rescue techniques.
  • Proficient in shoring and stabilization techniques.
  • Use of specialized extrication equipment (per manufacturers' specifications).
  • Proficient in rescue strategy, tactics, and operations at collapse sites.
  • Proficient in Traffic Management techniques

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Work exposes incumbent to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.