Deputy Sheriff I/II

Lakeport, CA
Lake County Sheriff

Salary: $5,454.80 – $7,141.33 Monthly.

Position Summary:

DEPUTY SHERIFF I:

Under direct supervision, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work, including patrol, investigations, and special assignments; serves as a Deputy Coroner; investigates incidents and performs identification work; and performs related duties as assigned.

DEPUTY SHERIFF II:

Under direct supervision, performs complex law enforcement and crime prevention work, including patrol, investigations, and special assignments; investigates incidents and performs identification work; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs patrol of assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property.
  • Uses investigation and interrogation methods and techniques while on patrol.
  • Stops drivers operating vehicles in violation of laws, warning drivers of unlawful practices, and issues citations, and makes arrests, as necessary.
  • Prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed.
  • Gathers evidence and takes statements in connection with suspected criminal activities.
  • Substantiates findings of fact in court.
  • Learns and performs accident investigations; acts as a Deputy Coroner in death investigations.
  • Assists and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies.
  • Learns methods and takes pictures and/or makes sketches at crime scenes.
  • Searches files for information.
  • Keeps firearms and equipment in good working order.
  • Prepares detailed reports of activities and incidents.
  • Testifies in court at preliminary hearings and trials as required.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:
DEPUTY SHERIFF I:

  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license.
  • Current enrollment in or successful completion of the regular basic law enforcement academy. Successful completion of the academy is required before the date of hire. OR
  • Completion of the California POST Basic Course Waiver Process prior to application; and
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid POST Regular Basic Certificate. Must be eligible to apply for the POST Certification upon completion of the probationary period.
  • Some previous professional law enforcement work experience or completion of advanced education in criminal justice is highly desirable.
  • Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, behavioral sciences, or a closely related field is preferred.

DEPUTY SHERIFF II:

  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license.
  • Possession of a valid Basic POST Certificate.
  • Two (2) years of previous professional law enforcement work experience or completion of advanced education in criminal justice including at least 12 months of experience as an 830.1 peace officer comparable to that of a Deputy Sheriff I with the County of Lake.
  • Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, behavioral sciences, or a closely related field is preferred