Deputy Sheriff I (Academy Level and Entry Level)

Modesto, CA
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department

Salary

$74,963.20 – $91,124.80 Annually

THE POSITION

The Deputy Sheriff performs routine law enforcement and crime prevention duties, serves as Deputy Coroner, and performs other related duties. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments.

Typical Tasks

  • Patrol assigned areas for the protection of life and property;
  • Serve legal papers such as subpoenas, summonses, complaints, and writs of attachment, execution and restitution;
  • Collect fees due to the County;
  • Serve warrants and make arrests;
  • Conduct coroner’s investigations and secure property;
  • Investigate accidents;
  • Administer first aid;
  • Receive and answer complaints;
  • Prepare reports and keep routine records;
  • Assist in investigations of violations and/or offenses committed by or against juveniles;
  • Interrogate persons suspected of crimes;
  • Prepare evidence for court presentation;
  • Appear in court as a witness or arresting officer;

PATTERN I–ACADEMY LEVEL

  • Must be currently enrolled or attending a POST certified basic law enforcement academy or have successfully completed a POST certified basic academy not more than six (6) months prior to the date of application; AND
  • Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) or certificate (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under SB 2. Ineligibility or decertification from POST will automatically disqualify candidate from holding a peace officer classification.

PATTERN II–ENTRY LEVEL

  • Must have successfully completed a California POST certified basic law enforcement academy within the past three (3) years and POST certificate must be current and valid at time of appointment; OR
  • Have successfully passed a Basic Course waiver exam within the last three (3) years with documentation from POST; AND
  • Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) or certificate (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under SB 2. Ineligibility or decertification from POST will automatically disqualify candidate from holding a peace officer classification.

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED WILL BE REJECTED AS INCOMPLETE.
In addition to the minimum qualifications:

  • Graduation from high school or passage of high school level General Education Development (GED) test; AND
  • Physical/manipulative abilities required by the department; AND
  • Mental/cognitive abilities required by the department; AND
  • Possess a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate within six (6) months from the date of appointment; AND
  • Possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License; AND
  • Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment.
  • Must meet the minimum standards for peace officers pursuant to Government Code Section 1031.