EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Deputy Sheriff. Respond to calls for assistance by citizens in distress or other public safety agencies within Anoka County. Enforce all laws including, but not limited to, County/City ordinances, State and Federal laws and statutes, traffic laws and motor vehicle regulations. Conduct preliminary investigation of crimes and accidents and provide follow-up investigative work as needed. Respond promptly to emergencies, including but not limited to: motor vehicle, home, firearms and recreation accidents, as well as medical emergencies such as sudden illness and accidental deaths. Administer first aid/CPR until medical personnel arrive on the scene. Serve warrants of arrest, subpoenas, civil papers and other documents as assigned. Transport prisoners to and from jail and from other jurisdictions, as well as psychiatric patients and/or inebriated patients to state and private hospitals or detoxification centers. Provide courtroom security and maintain discipline in courtrooms. Patrol streets, roads, highways, snowmobile trails, lakes and rivers to ensure compliance with laws by observing suspicious cars, persons or actions. Protect people and property by preventing crimes, issue citations, make arrests and transport suspects to jail. Conduct sale of real and personal property in accordance with foreclosure and lien laws. Perform various administrative and specialty assignments as directed; prepare accurate and complete logs, records and reports. Prepare court testimony and testify in court regarding investigation procedures, information and evidence collected.