Deputy Sheriff I

Napa, CA
County of Napa

Salary: $100,422.40 – $121,035.20 Annually.

Position Summary:

The Deputy Sheriff I Academy Graduate will perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; patrol assigned areas and enforce State and local laws; and conduct investigations of misdemeanor and felony crimes.

Essential Functions:

  • Make arrests as necessary;
  • Interview victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence;
  • Testify and present evidence in court;
  • Serve warrants and subpoenas;
  • File complaints;
  • Perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints;
  • Prepare written detailed reports of all activities (e.g., on arrests, traffic violations, inmate conflicts, impounded property) and other situations;
  • Maintain departmental records and files;
  • Investigate accidents; conduct coroner’s investigations and prepare reports;
  • Receive and investigate complaints of violations by or against juveniles;
  • Confer with juveniles and their parents;
  • Prepare citations for Juvenile Court;
  • Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses;
  • Respond to mutual aid requests to assist other public jurisdictions;
  • Keep firearms and other equipment in good working condition;
  • Serve as range master at a pistol shooting range;
  • Attend meetings with civic groups;
  • Participate in and conduct public awareness/education programs at schools;
  • Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public;
  • May be assigned to special assignments such as boat patrol, narcotics, or canine patrol duty;
  • Answer inquiries over the telephone and at the counter;
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • One year of professional experience in law enforcement work. Further defined as continuous professional experience as a paid, full-time Peace Officer in California.
  • Equivalent to completion of high school. Equivalent to completion of two years of college is highly desired.
  • Possession of a valid Basic Certificate issued by the California Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission.
  • Applicants must be United States citizens.
  • Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
  • Applicants must be 21 years of age.
  • Persons employed in this class must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or rotating shifts.