Deputy Sheriff I – Academy Grad
Salary: $106,537.60 – $128,419.20 Annually.
Essential Functions:
- Patrol: Patrol assigned areas; answer calls for protection of life and property and the enforcement of County and State laws; conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents; direct traffic and detain drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
- Investigations: Investigate major crimes against property and persons; conduct extensive follow-up investigation at the scene of crimes and accidents; gather evidence; conduct surveillance; locate and question witnesses; take statements from witnesses; present information to the District Attorney’s office for filing of charges; appear in court as directed.
- Court Security: Maintain safety and security for all personnel in the courtroom; serve as bailiff in the courtroom; transfer inmates to and from the courts and correctional facilities; search individuals entering the courtroom when necessary; monitor all courtroom activities to anticipate any safety concerns; assist other courtroom personnel and jurors in ensuring smooth operation of the courtroom.
- Civil: Serve legal papers such as subpoenas, summons, complaints and writs of attachment, executions and restitution; serve warrants and make arrests; prepare, process and maintain necessary files, documents and reports; perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.
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.
- 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.