Apply as a Re-employment/Re-entry applicant
We are currently accepting applications for this position. To apply, please close this pop-up window and then click on the link for Employment Opportunities. $47.09-$63.08 hourly / $8,162.00-$10,934.00 monthly / $97,947.20-$131,206.40 yearlyUnder general supervision, perform
law enforcement, crime prevention and crime detection activities; serve civil
papers; perform coroner functions; act as bailiff; and perform other work as
required.
This is the entry and full journey
level class in the Sheriff's series. Incumbents rotate through various
assignments and are expected to be able to perform the full range of duties
required of the class. This class is distinguished from the higher class of
Sheriff's Sergeant by the absence of ongoing supervisory or administrative
responsibilities.
All Assignments
·
Enforce
State and local laws;
·
Preserve
the peace;
·
Protect
life and property;
·
Assist
and cooperate with other law enforcement and public safety agencies;
·
Appear
in court as a witness;
·
May
speak before public groups;
·
May
provide training to new recruits and reserves;
·
Engage
in community-oriented policing;
·
May
provide vacation or other temporary relief for supervisor or for other classes
as required.
Patrol Division
·
Patrol
assigned area in an automobile, checking for crime and suspicious or dangerous
conditions;
·
Respond
to calls from the public regarding crimes;
·
Pursue
and apprehend suspects;
·
Conduct
initial and follow-up investigations of crimes;
·
Interview
witnesses and victims of crime and others who might have information relating
to the whereabouts of suspects;
·
Interrogate
suspects;
·
Conduct
undercover investigations;
·
Service
warrants and make arrests;
·
Serve
legal papers such as subpoenas, summons, complaints and writs of attachment and
execution;
·
Search
crime scenes for physical evidence such as fingerprints, footprints, and tire
marks;
·
Collect
and preserve physical evidence;
·
Photograph
crime scenes.
Investigation
·
Pursue
and apprehend suspects;
·
Conduct
initial and follow-up investigations of crimes;
·
Interview
witnesses and victims of crime and others who might have information relating
to the whereabouts of suspects;
·
Interrogate
suspects;
·
Conduct
undercover investigations;
·
Service
warrants and make arrests;
·
Search
crimes scenes for physical evidence such as fingerprints, footprints, and tire
marks;
·
Collect
and preserve physical evidence;
·
Photograph
crime scenes;
·
Determine
cause and manner of death for violent deaths, deaths under suspicious or
unusual circumstances and other types of cases under the jurisdiction of the
coroner;
·
Arrange
for removal of the deceased and stand by at the autopsy.
Court Security
·
Conduct
prisoners to and from court and guard them while in courts;
·
Maintain
order in courts;
·
Transport
prisoners to and from penal institutions.
Administration
·
Serve
legal papers such as subpoenas, summons, complaints and writs of attachment and
execution;
·
Serve
eviction notices; and place "keepers" in businesses to take charge
while the business is under attachment.
Knowledge of:
Academy Graduate
Some knowledge of:
Lateral
Working knowledge of:
Some knowledge of:
Ability to:
Education and Experience:
Academy Attendee: Graduation from high school,
attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test or a two-year or four-year
degree from an accredited college or university and current attendance at
a California P.O.S.T Basic Academy and a minimum P.O.S.T. T-score of 46. A
letter from the academy verifying current attendance, in addition to a letter
verifying the required minimum P.O.S.T score, must accompany the application.
Applicants currently attending a qualifying academy may apply, with eligibility
for hiring contingent upon successful completion and graduation. Failure to
submit listed document(s) will be cause for rejection.
Academy Graduate: Graduation from high school,
attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test or a two-year or four-year
degree from an accredited college or university and possession of an approved
academy completion certificate issued by a California P.O.S.T. Certified Basic
Academy.
Lateral: Possession of a valid
P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate awarded by the California Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training and current employment as a peace officer
performing general law enforcement duties for a California city, county, or the
state.
Special Requirements/Conditions:
License Requirement: Possession and maintenance
of a valid California class C driver license.
Background Investigation: Ability to pass a full
background investigation.
Special Working Conditions: Exposure to variable temperatures
and weather conditions; confined workspaces; heights; two-way radio noise;
strong, unpleasant odors; infections which might cause chronic disease or
death; dust and pollens; chemical irritants; possibility of experiencing bodily
injury and/or burns; and contact with a diverse population.
Other Special Requirements: Must be legally authorized
to work in the United States in accordance with Section 1031 of the Government
Code; must be at least 21 years of age at completion of academy; availability
to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and on an
emergency, as needed basis.
PREVIOUS TITLES: None
Bargaining Unit: 32
EEOC Job Category: 04
Occupational Grouping: 62
Worker's Comp Code: 1073