Deputy Sheriff-Corrections

Salinas, CA
Monterey County Sheriff

Salary: $6,208 per month

Position Summary:

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office seeks Deputy Sheriffs to work in the Corrections and Enforcement Operations Bureaus. Deputy Sheriffs assigned to Corrections Operations are responsible for the security, custody, transport and supervision of inmates and may serve as a Court Bailiff. Deputy Sheriffs assigned to Enforcement Operations patrol unincorporated areas, enforce state and local laws, perform crime prevention and detection, conduct investigations and perform community policing activities.

Essential Functions:

  • Receive and process arrested persons, conduct inmate counts, search for contraband, and conduct searches.
  • Responsible for the custody, care, security, supervision, classification and transportation of inmates, and provide Court Security.
  • Patrol unincorporated areas, prevent, detect and investigate crimes.
  • Prepare written reports, maintain various agency records, collect evidence and testify in court.

Requirements:

  • Possession of a valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate or an academy graduate required to be hired as a Deputy Sheriff.
  • Recruits are sworn in as Deputy Sheriffs upon graduation from the CA P.O.S.T. Academy.
  • Failure to graduate or to meet the Sheriff’s Office standards is cause for release from this position.
  • Must meet the California Government Codes 1029 and 1031 requirements; Sheriff’s Office Standards;
  • Minimum requirements as indicated on the Supplemental Questions;
  • Posses and maintain a Class C Driver’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicle at time of hire. Computer and typing skills highly desired.