Deputy Sheriff I/II
Salary: $73,044.00 – $98,016.00 Annually
Position Summary:
Under supervision, to perform law enforcement, crime prevention, and crime detection activities; to occasionally guard and supervise inmates in County Jail facilities; to act as a bailiff; may be assigned operations supervision. May be assigned to work as an undercover narcotics officer; may be assigned to train new deputy sheriffs; perform Coroner’s investigations/duties and do related work as required.
Essential Functions:
- Perform a variety of assignments including that of Patrol, Bailiff, Civil Deputy, Crime-Scene Investigator, Identification Technician (photographer) and Deputy Coroner.
- As a Civil Deputy, will be required to receive records and serve a variety of civil processes and to maintain the required records of processes filed and monies collected.
- As a Bailiff, will discharge the Sheriff’s duty to attend all sessions of the Superior Court, serving the Superior and Municipal Court Judges.
- As a Crime Scene Investigator, upon assignment, assist in the initial investigation of reported crimes through detailed examination of a crime scene for evidence, photographing and collecting the same.
- As an Identification Technician, will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the photography, laboratory and processing of evidence within Department capabilities.
- Prepare report of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed.
- While on patrol, stop drivers operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
- Serve warrants, subpoenas and civil documents.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Make independent decisions while working in the field.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions and regulations and department policies.
Requirements:
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
- Lateral candidates must have graduated from a California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST)-certified Basic Training Academy and possess a Basic POST Certificate.
- Minimum age of 21 at date of hire and no felony convictions.