Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I/II

Merced, CA
Merced County Sheriff

Salary: $74,838.40 – $99,840.00 Annually.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations and interrogates witnesses.
  • Tests for sobriety, performs CPR and First Aid, physically restrains subjects and prisoners.
  • Substantiate findings of fact in court.
  • Serve warrants, subpoenas and make arrests; serves subpoenas; investigates accidents.
  • Responds to death scenes and secures area, examines body and scene for forensic evidence.
  • Gathers information to assist in determining cause of death.
  • Coordinates and cooperates with responding personnel and release of body and/or organs.
  • Secures personal belongings and effects of the deceased, notifies next of kin.
  • May assist in the disposition of the deceased due to death by natural causes.
  • Refers questionable deaths to the Coroner’s division.
  • Delivers and executes civil processes such as writs of attachment, possession and execution, subpoenas, summons and complaints.
  • Assists and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies’ investigations and arrests.
  • Lifts latent prints, takes pictures or makes sketches of crime scene and takes plaster at crime scenes.
  • Gather evidence and take statements in connection with suspected criminal activities.
  • Keeps firearms and other equipment in good working condition.
  • May function as a SWAT Team member or function as an undercover officer for the detection and prevention of the sale of narcotics and the arrest of drug offenders.
  • Performs public relations and community policing activities to include law enforcement education, public safety, and crime prevention.
  • May be assigned to schools, community law enforcement offices, correctional facilities, equestrian law enforcement, canine unit, lake patrol, or other special assignments.
  • Performs assigned shift responsibilities, maintains confidentiality; follows supervisor’s direction and department rules and regulations; may assist with training new staff.
  • Primary duty is to serve as bailiff to the Superior Courts of Merced County.
  • Maintains security and preserve order in courtroom facilities.
  • Holds, guards and transports prisoners from Detention to Court and return.
  • During court, takes charge of jury, witnesses and other personnel involved in the cases.
  • May make court room arrests.
  • Provides support to other law enforcement agencies and Deputy Sheriff/Coroners outside of court related duties.
  • Develop a close working relationship with judges and court personnel in order to ensure the efficient operation of the court.
  • Keep records, prepare reports and perform related office work as required.
  • Protects assigned judge, jury, public and courtroom
  • Prepares detailed reports of all activities; deliver and execute civil processes.
  • Transports persons arrested to jail or court.

Requirements:

  • Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement work equivalent to Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I.
  • High school graduation or equivalence.
  • Possession of Certification of Completion from a Basic P.O.S.T Academy and First Aid and CPR certificates. Successful completion of Merced County Sheriff’s Department Field Training Program required within one year of appointment.
  • Possess a valid California driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain.
  • Must be a United States Citizen.
  • Applications will be accepted with proof of current enrollment in a Basic P.O.S.T. Academy. Appointments will only be made after successful completion of Basic P.O.S.T. Academy.