Deputy Sheriff I (POST Academy Grad.)

About the role

Under general supervision at the higher level (Deputy Sheriff II), and close supervision at the lower level (Deputy Sheriff I), supervise the work and conduct of inmates in a county correctional institution; patrol an area, and enforce law and order; receive and serve civil process; maintain order in courts; assist with special investigations; investigate circumstances surrounding death in cases referred to Coroner; under direction, coordinate emergency services programs and volunteer activities; and do related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work and conduct of inmates in a county correctional institution
• Patrol an area, and enforce law and order
• Receive and serve civil process
• Maintain order in courts
• Aid with special investigations
• Investigate circumstances surrounding death in cases referred to Coroner
• Coordinate emergency services programs and volunteer activities

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a California POST certified Basic Academy, with successful completion by the time of appointment OR Successful completion of a California POST certified Basic academy within three (3) years of the application date and possession of a POST Basic Law Enforcement certificate or proof of attendance of a California POST Requalification Course
• Valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license
• Age must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
• Citizenship: Not required to be a US citizen but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (SB 960)

Qualifications

• License: Valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license
• Age: At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
• Citizenship: Not required to be a US citizen but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (SB 960)

Skills

• Hearing must be normal in each ear
• Using both eyes must have a far vision of at least 20/100 without glasses, correctable to 20/20 with glasses
• Must be free from color blindness and permanent abnormality in either eye
• Excellent physical condition with above-average strength, endurance, and agility
• Meet California POST-approved safety member physical standards

Benefits

• Effective August 9, 2020, paid incrementally over 4 years
• $12,000 hiring bonus

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Not specified