Deputy Sheriff – Lateral

Salary: $76,674.84 – $114,534.36 Annually

Essential Functions:

• Under general supervision, patrols by vehicle and/or foot assigned area for the enforcement of law, maintenance of order, prevention of crime and protection of life and property
• Performs investigative tasks in the detection and apprehension of criminals
• Serves legal process
• Books and maintains custody of prisoners
• Works in County jail
• Writes reports and maintains records

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Applicants must have completed a California P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standards and Training) academy and present a Certificate of Completion or a valid Basic Certificate issued by P.O.S.T. for the state of California. (Certificate MUST be attached to completed Inyo County application form.)
• Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment
• Must be a non-smoker
• Must possess a valid operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles
• Must successfully complete a County physical examination, which will include a drug screen, treadmill stress test, and a psychological examination and a pre-employment background investigation
• A physical agility test may be required
• Cannot be convicted of a felony
• Must be available to work rotating shifts, holidays, and/or weekends
• Position may be required to serve as a Disaster Service Worker during a County emergency