Deputy Sheriff I/II

Deputy Sheriff I-42: ($27.59 -$33.54) per hour
Deputy Sheriff II-43B: ($29.68 -$36.09) per hour

Alpine County is recruiting for a DEPUTY SHERIFF I or DEPUTY SHERIFF II in the Alpine County Sheriff’s Department.

Under general supervision, to patrol an assigned area to effect the prevention of crime and detect situations requiring the attention of a law enforcement officer; to enforce laws in the protection of life and property; to respond to calls for service; to conduct investigations; and to perform related duties as assigned.

Deputy Sheriff I is the entry level classification in this series. Incumbents learn and perform a wide range of law enforcement and crime prevention activities. This class is flexibly staffed with Deputy Sheriff I and incumbents normally advance to the higher level after experience and achieving proficiency which meet the requirements for Level II.

Deputy Sheriff II is the fully qualified, experienced classification in the series. Incumbents competently perform the full range of law enforcement assignments.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Deputy Sheriff I:

Experience in local law enforcement is desirable although will also consider applicants with CA POST Training Certificate.

Deputy Sheriff II:

One year as a Deputy Sheriff I in Alpine County or two years in other local law enforcement.

Other Requirements:

Deputy Sheriff I:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Possession of a Basic P.O.S.T. certificate.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a public safety CPR certificate.

Deputy Sheriff II:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Possession of Basic P.O.S.T. certificate; an Intermediate P.O.S.T. certificate is desirable.

Possession of a public safety CPR certificate.