Deputy Sheriff - Bailiff

About the role

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office seeks qualified law enforcement officers for Bailiff positions. Join our team in beautiful Sonoma County as a Deputy Sheriff - Bailiff!

Responsibilities

• Provide courtroom security and maintain court-appropriate order and decorum throughout courtroom proceedings.
• Enforce judges' directives and control access to the courtroom.
• Manage jury activities and protect Court personnel and participants.
• Ensure the safety of the judge, jury, attorneys, staff, and the public.

Requirements

Multiple positions available. Starting Salary Up to $67.42/hr ($140,713/yr)*, a generous benefits package, including wellness and professional development funds, and opportunities for premium pay assignments.

Qualifications

• One year of recent, full-time paid experience as a law enforcement officer with a city, county, state or federal police agency.
• Possession of the P.O.S.T. basic certificate.
• Out-of-state applicants must obtain a California POST Basic Course Waiver (BCW).

Skills

Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, and possess the cultural competence needed to effectively serve our diverse community. Additionally, they will be able to remain calm under pressure, exercise sound judgment during emergencies and other high-stress situations and are committed to serving others with professionalism and integrity.

Benefits

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range.
• Additional premiums - for specialty assignments and POST Intermediate and Advanced Certificates, up to 10% of base salary.
• Bilingual Premium Pay* - An additional $0.90/hour on top of the hourly pay rate for basic/fluent bilingual positions.
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year.
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options.
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $750 and ongoing education/training opportunities.
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.
• Retail - A pension fully integrated with Social Security.
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment.
• Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Pay

Starting Salary Up to $67.42/hr ($140,713/yr)*

Schedule

Currently, Bailiff shifts are based on a Monday through Friday five (5) day a week schedule with eight (8) hour shifts.