Deputy Sheriff II (Lateral)

Salary: $41.20 – $50.64 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; patrol assigned area and enforce state and local laws; conduct preliminary investigations of misdemeanor and felony crimes; perform bailiff duties; and do related work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property.
• Conducts preliminary investigations.
• Interrogates witnesses.
• Gathers evidence and takes statements in connection with suspected criminal activities.
• Substantiates finding of fact in court.
• Serves warrants, civil documents and makes arrests.
• Conducts coroner’s investigations and prepares reports.
• Investigates accidents.
• Assists and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in investigations and arrests.
• Maintains departmental flies and records.
• Keeps firearms and other equipment in good working condition.
• Prepares detailed reports of all activities.
• Receives, books, searches, fingerprints, and photographs new prisoners, and may perform jailer duties on a part-time basis.
• Serves as bailiff as assigned.

Requirements:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school, possession of a valid basic POST certificate and one year law enforcement experience.
• Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles maybe required;
• Possession of the basic certificate issued by the State Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.