Deputy Sheriff
Salary: $92,331.20 – $112,236.80 Annually.
Position Summary:
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill two (2) regular, full-time positions in the class of Deputy Sheriff at the Yolo County Sheriffs Office. This assignment will be to patrol an assigned area and enforce State and local laws; to receive and serve civil processes and subpoenas; to supervise inmates in the jail facility; to perform duties as a courtroom bailiff; and to perform other related duties as required.
Essential Functions:
- Patrols assigned area using patrol car and two-way radio unit;
- Answers calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of State and local laws;
- Observes assigned area for suspicious acts and unsafe conditions;
- Conducts preliminary investigations at scenes of accidents and crimes;
- Prepares detailed reports of all activities;
- Provides assistance to other Deputies and other law enforcement agencies as necessary;
- Receives and serves a variety of civil papers including summons and complaints, subpoenas, orders, writs of attachment, executions, and claim and delivery;
- Confers with appropriate parties in serving civil processes;
- Makes arrests in contempt proceeding;
- Effects evictions and seizes personal property ties;
- Serves as jailer;
- Serves as bailiff;
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements:
- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
- Possession of a valid POST Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.
- Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
- Be a United States Citizen.
- Successfully pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Sheriff’s Department;
- Not have been convicted of a felony.
- Be in good physical condition and pass a thorough medical and psychological examination prior to employment.
- Persons employed in this class must be willing to work odd, irregular, and/or rotating shifts, holidays and weekends. In addition, incumbents must continue to maintain department standards for firearms qualification and training as a condition of employment. Each deputy must continue to meet the department standards on firearms qualifications.
- Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.