Deputy Sheriff-Coroner

Ukiah, CA
Mendocino County Sheriff

Salary: $84,323.20 – $102,460.80 Annually.

Position Summary:

Primary responsibility is patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations; writing various reports; responding to calls for service; performing specialized technical, administrative and/or investigative assignments; and maintaining order and security in and about the various courts of the County.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols an assigned area; enforces laws and regulations; maintains laws and order within the jurisdiction.
  • Responds to radio messages, telephone instructions and/or citizens? requests to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
  • Conducts preliminary or follow-up investigations of various, major crimes, including rape, robbery, homicide, narcotics distribution or other incidents; collects and preserves evidence associated with crimes; interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, etc.; arrests suspects; photographs crime scenes; prepares reports
  • Maintains proper courtroom demeanor; enforces rules and regulations pertaining to the use of photography or recording equipment; assists in the control and movement of evidence and exhibits; takes charge of the jury during recesses and deliberations.
  • Prepares and serves warrants, subpoenas, judicial processes and/or summonses as required.
  • Collects statements from witnesses and physicians for the purpose of identification and certification of death; investigates human deaths; identifies and notifies next of kin and/or the appropriate County representative of deaths.
  • Testifies in court in connection with criminal prosecutions.
  • Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow, at times of emergency or congestion.
  • Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; issues citations when necessary.
  • Performs search and rescue duties.
  • Composes and types reports of arrests made, investigations conducted and unusual incidents observed in accordance with professional standards, applicable State laws and department protocol.
  • Arrests and/or transports suspects or prisoners to jail, court or other locations.
  • Performs specialized duties such as serving as Personnel Officer, Field Training Officer, Range Master, K-9 handler; or as a member of Special Emergency Response Team, hostage negotiations team; or others as assigned.
  • Assists other agencies on special assignments.
  • Assists in solving problems as they occur in the field.
  • Assists with crowd control, parade and riot work.
  • Assists with problems of juvenile delinquency.
  • Assists in public education programs.
  • Performs security and/or custodial duties in the County correctional facility as assigned.
  • Enforces Fish and Game laws, policies and regulations.
  • Assists the general public with crime prevention measures whenever possible.
  • Attends departmental, training or other meetings.
  • Performs higher level duties in a training capacity.

Requirements:

  • Pursuant to Government Code, Section 1031, must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.
  • Possession of a valid and current regular basic course completion certificate issued by a training institution certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST); or successful completion of a POST certified re-qualification course within the last 18 months.
  • Valid driver’s license – Class C or better.
  • CPR certificate.
  • Eligibility is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history and other background investigations including fingerprinting and a polygraph examination. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation including physical and psychiatric exams, and drug screening. Must not be prohibited from possessing firearms.