City and County of San Francisco

Deputy Sheriff (#8304)

$38.39-$59.51 Hourly / $6,654.00-$10,316.00 Monthly / $79,846.00-$123,786.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties relating to supervision of prisoners in custody; serves as bailiff in civil, criminal and juvenile courts; transports prisoners; serves civil process; supervises work programs and work crews; performs general law enforcement duties; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features

A Deputy Sheriff is a Peace Officer as defined in California Penal Code Section 830, et seq., and may be assigned to: a) supervise prisoners in a county jail or hospital detention facility and perform related custodial duties; b) serve as a bailiff in a civil, criminal or juvenile court; c) serve writs or other legal papers; d) transport prisoners. The class of Deputy Sheriff is distinguished from that of Senior Deputy Sheriff in that a Senior Deputy Sheriff serves as a lead worker in the county jail and detention facilities, or when assigned to a courtroom with Deputy Sheriffs.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

"Class specifications shall be descriptive of the class and shall not be considered a restriction on the assignment of duties not specifically listed." (CSC Rule 7)

1. Supervises prisoners and maintains order in county jails; checks windows, doors and gates for security; regulates the movement of persons and vehicles in and out of facilities; inspects and searches cells; searches for contraband including administering chemical testing of prisoners; escorts prisoners to and from housing units, recreational areas, classrooms and other activities; takes periodic counts of prisoners; examines incoming prisoner mail for contraband; reports irregular occurrences, criminal activity and infractions of institution rules and takes prescribed action for violations; supervises the distribution of food to prisoners and maintains order during meals; supervises visits to prisoners; prevents escapes and injury by prisoners; searches for and recaptures escaped prisoners; supervises prisoners participating in Work Furlough, SWAP and County Parole.

2. Receives, searches and performs complete inspection of prisoners; collects and inspects personal articles, clothing and money, and issues receipts to prisoners; issues jail clothing and bedding; supervises prisoner work crews in culinary, laundry, janitorial, stock handling, garbage, farm and other jail details.

3. Supervises prisoners in courtrooms, hospital and to and from state institutions; operates a variety of motor vehicles in the transportation of prisoners.

4. Books, classifies and releases prisoners; perform incidental clerical work in maintaining records of jail and commissary supplies and in the recording of prisoner's history and jail activities.

5. Under the general direction of a supervisor, acts as a bailiff in the civil, criminal and juvenile courts; conducts jurors to assigned courtroom; opens court session; maintains order by abating any disturbances in or near the courtroom; receives and transmits to the judge special communications or materials for the jury or trial proceedings; supervises prisoners and mentally ill persons in custody and takes prescribed action in the event of violent outbursts or escape attempts; serves jury summons and executes court orders; maintains surveillance of jury room while the members are deliberating; provides security of jury members during recess, meals, or during sequester and prevents any attempt to influence; escorts prisoners between jails and courts.

6. Executes civil court orders; serves writs, orders and other legal papers on business establishments, banks and private individuals; seizes vehicles and other articles as directed by the courts; executes writs of possession and returns property to plaintiff; searches official records to verify description, location and names of owners of property to be attached or sold; checks all processes to be served for validity, form and possible errors; computes and collects various fees, mileage and related charges for service rendered to attorneys and others.

7. Performs general law enforcement duties as directed by the Sheriff such as criminal and civil arrests, mutual aid, and participating in mass arrests.

8. Uses firearms, standard restraint techniques and non-lethal chemical agents in compliance with existing laws, policies and procedures.

9. Renders first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergencies.

10. Drafts and writes reports and correspondence; conducts studies and does research associated with criminal justice problems and issues; maintains statistics and records; conducts background, criminal and internal affairs investigations; assists supervisors at all levels in developing policies, procedures and training programs; utilizes computer equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 Requires ability to: Deal tactfully and courteously with the public; control prisoners individually and in groups and deal with them on a fair and impartial basis; remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in an emergency; speak and write effectively; observe situations correctly and write reports accurately and concisely; maintain records and reports.

Special Requirement: Prior to appointment, candidate must successfully meet the requirements of a San Francisco Sheriff's Department administered background investigation. Additionally, appointees to positions in this class are required to successfully complete the course requirements of a State Certified Peace Officers Standards and Training Academy, a State Certified Basic Jail Training course and the San Francisco Sheriff's Department Training Program.

License or Certificate

Requires possession of a valid California Driver License.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 8304; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;