Deputy Sheriff (Lateral)

Salary: $75,400.00 – $101,046.40 Annually

Closing Date: 12/31/2025

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observes situations, and deters crime by providing high visibility; provides scene security and protection for fire and medical personnel.
• Responds to suspicious activities and answers calls for service.
• Enforces state and local laws and ordinances; issues verbal warnings and citations; pursues and apprehends suspects and requests assistance as required.
• Investigates juvenile and adult criminal activity and incidents as the assigned detective.
• Coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, and overseeing the collection and preservation of physical evidence.
• Restores order, protects life and property, and maintains the peace at public gatherings and in conflict situations.
• Serves as bailiff, maintaining order and security in assigned courts.
• Serves as a deputy coroner, assisting in death investigations.
• Serves as Range Officer or Tactical Officer at Sheriff’s Training Facility; directs the safe usage of range, prepares training material and visual aids, serves as instructor on assigned subject matter.
• Exercises technical review over field training activities in various patrol procedures and techniques such as report writing, arrest, and search and seizure.
• Serves as a detective in a specialized investigative unit with responsibility for investigating crimes, identifying and apprehending criminals, and assisting in the prosecution of court cases. Conducts complex major investigations in such areas as homicide, arson, and fraud, requiring extensive technical knowledge and skill, and the ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and synthesize large amounts of information.
• Prepares and documents cases, completes reports and forms, and prepares and maintains other logs and records.
• Authors and executes search warrants and arrest warrants as necessary; communicates with prosecutors.
• Transports criminals to the courts, hospitals, and various other locations.
• Serves civil papers to County residents; researches and locates person to be served.
• Serves as a coordinator or team member in such special projects as drug enforcement, livestock investigations, and boating regulation enforcement.
• Provides traffic and crowd control as necessary; participates in special details and assignments, including K-9 and Search and Rescue.
• Retrieves, identifies, and returns found property and/or evidence to owners.
• Provides emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons, and requests additional response.
• Provides information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public.
• Coordinates with and serves as back up to other local law enforcement agencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED certificate; and
• Completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified basic academy within the last three years. Applicants currently enrolled in a POST refresher academy course at the time of submission shall be eligible to apply with proof of enrollment.
• Be a citizen of the United States or qualify for Peace Officer status under California Government Code Section 1031.5; be at least 21 years of age; not have been convicted of a felony.
• Be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect exercise of peace officer powers, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031.
• Meet all requirements for peace officer status that are mandated by the California Government Code and Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) regulations.
• Pass a background investigation conducted in compliance with California Government Code Section 1031, to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner.
• Possession of a valid California Driver License by date of appointment.