Deputy Sheriff – Lateral

San Jose, CA
Santa Clara County Sheriff

Salary: $115,011.52 – $139,813.44 Annually

Position Summary:

Under supervision, to perform active law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property, the investigation of crimes, and the apprehension of law violators; to provide security to the Superior Court and the service of civil process issued by the Court; and to perform a variety of technical law enforcement tasks.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols county areas and contract cities in a radio equipped patrol car to preserve law and order and to prevent and discover the commission of crimes;
  • Responds to a variety of calls, including felony and misdemeanor complaints and vehicular accidents;
  • Conducts initial criminal investigation by interviewing witnesses, protecting the crime scene, and gathering and preserving physical evidence;
  • Appears in court to testify;
  • Prepares accurate reports based on facts obtained and investigative steps taken;
  • Makes on-view and warrant arrests;
  • Transports prisoners to jail;
  • Serves as a detective or as a member of a detective division team;
  • Serves legal processes, such as summons, garnishments, writs of execution, and attachments;
  • Signs affidavit that service has been made or notifies attorney that service cannot be made;
  • Prepares notice of sale, conducts sales, and prepares transfer of title documents;
  • Attends sessions of the court to which assigned, representing the Sheriff and supervising the security of the court;
  • Keeps order in the courtroom and serves any processes or makes any arrests necessary;
  • May provide training in various areas within the Sheriff’s Office Divisions, including providing Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and/or Standard and Training for Correction (STC) to in-service personnel;
  • May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;
  • Performs other related duties, as required or assigned.

Requirements:

  • Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may apply but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.
  • Successfully completed a California POST Basic Course (Academy) within the last three (3) years.
  • Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification after appointment and for the duration of employment in the classification.
  • Possession of a valid California Driver’s License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
  • Have never been convicted of a felony. Any felony conviction and/or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in California is disqualifying.
  • Must be able to take and pass a thorough medical examination. May be disqualified based on established medical standards or current POST or Departmental orders.
  • Must successfully pass a psychological evaluation.
  • Must successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness to perform the full scope and functions of the job.
  • Must pass a complete background investigation, including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.
  • Must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
  • Candidates must meet all required employment standards prescribed in Government Code Section 1031, which include a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, fingerprinting, background investigation, and medical examination.
  • *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.