Deputy Sheriff-LateralThe application filing period will be open continuous, but may be suspended at any time without prior notice and the examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. It is recommended that you complete your application using a desktop or laptop. Note that the system also requires email verification for each new email address, which may result in delays in submitting an application. It is recommended that each applicant creates a profile before the filing start date. Salary includes P.O.S.T., patrol, and longevity bonuses. $6,486.39 - $10,306.81 (BPC) Monthly $6,683.68 - $10,620.31 (IPC) Monthly $6,886.97 - $10,943.34 (APC) Monthly The seventh step of the Deputy Sheriff pay scale shall be authorized after:completion of one year on the sixth stepsuccessful completion of Custody and Patrol training programscompletion of Custody and Patrol assignments with competent performance ratings and evaluationsAs a full-time, sworn, peace officer, performs general law enforcement duties to protect life and property and to preserve law and order. Positions allocable to this class work under the technical and administrative supervision of a Sergeant or higher-level peace officer. Some positions report to civilian managers who provide administrative supervision. Incumbents are assigned to fixed posts or designated patrol areas throughout the unincorporated area of the County and in contract cities and perform either: (1) inmate custody work at a correctional facility; security and support services at a court facility; or (2) law enforcement work at a Sheriff's patrol station, specialized unit, or other non-custodial assignment. Incumbents perform progressively responsible and diverse law enforcement duties such as supervising, observing, guarding, and transporting inmates; serving civil and criminal process; securing and maintaining order within courtrooms; patrolling an assigned area in a patrol car; investigating, preventing and suppressing crime; and apprehending public offenders. Incumbents may rotate through a variety of job assignments along planned career development lines to broaden skill and expertise in general law enforcement work and enable prompt deployment of trained personnel in response to the changing needs and priorities of the community. Incumbents perform community-based policing, interact with community residents, and engage in collaborative problem solving. Positions in this class must exercise a working knowledge of law enforcement such as penal, evidence and vehicle codes; criminal investigation; patrol and custody procedures; juvenile laws; administration of justice; and community-law enforcement relations. Incumbents in these assignments must independently exercise judgment in interpreting and applying departmentally-approved methods in emergency situations involving danger to life and property. Also allocable to this class are positions performing specialized and highly specialized law enforcement assignments. Positions performing specialized assignments such as a lead deputy, training officer, watch deputy, polygraph examiner, investigator, etc., are required to exercise a complete knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of their assigned unit, with sufficient ability to impart this knowledge to others. Specialized assignments, such as media or international liaison, are highly sensitive requiring incumbents to possess a thorough knowledge of the department's organization and operational policies and procedures as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups. Highly specialized assignments such as commercial crimes, major crimes, homicide, emergency services, arson, or aero initially require extensive training and technical skill. Incumbents are required to maintain proficiency and stay abreast of developments in their particular area of expertise. Examples of duties of a Deputy Sheriff include testifying in court, making a forcible arrest, searching for and handling evidence/contraband, using a firearm, and driving a County vehicle. Incumbents in all assignments are responsible for performing the following duties: taking action, as deemed appropriate and within the guidelines of the law and departmental policy, in response to any public offense committed to which there is immediate danger to person or property or of the escape of the perpetrator of such offense whether on or off duty; performing law enforcement administrative and operational duties such as writing reports, maintaining logs, and other records; maintaining current knowledge of policies and procedures resulting from changes in laws or other legal mandates affecting functional area of assignment; taking responsibility for and maintaining all equipment, including weapons, ammunition, and other specialized law enforcement equipment; attending required training; and maintaining proficiency in all issued equipment; responding to emergent situations such as natural disasters, civil unrest, or other tactical situations to protect lives and prevent criminal acts; appearing in court to testify in legal proceedings; performing collateral duties as assigned; performing community-based policing, interacting with community residents and engaging in collaborative problem solving. Correctional or court facility assignments include controlling, monitoring, and supervising inmate conduct in housing units during meals, bathing, recreational activities, or work assignments according to established policies, regulations, and procedures to prevent escapes, injuries, or violence; interpreting and enforcing correctional rules and regulations, such as California Code of Regulations, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, Title XV; searching inmates, including performing clothed and unclothed body searches, and inspecting housing units for contraband such as weapons or drugs to maintain the security and safety of inmates; monitoring movement and maintaining security and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates within a correctional or court facility; transporting inmates to hospitals as needed for medical treatment and providing security as needed; maintaining visual surveillance of inmates and facilities according to departmental policy and established schedule through direct observation and the use of video equipment; responding to inmate disturbances or emergencies and taking action to control the situation in accordance with legal guidelines, training, and established departmental policies and procedures; conducting, recording, and reporting inmate count during shift to ensure all inmates are present and that accurate documentation is maintained; responding to incidents of suspected criminal activity within a facility such as physical assaults; conducting preliminary investigations; gathering and maintaining the chain of evidence; writing reports; and making arrests as necessary; providing jail orientation and responding to questions, concerns, and requests from inmates; overseeing and monitoring access to attorney rooms, visiting areas, and other controlled locations; serving as a Superior Court bailiff by assisting the court in maintaining order and by providing security for inmates in custody and for jurors; serving all writs, notices or other processes issued by superior courts in the manner prescribed by law; transporting sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates to and from courts, correctional facilities, or other locations. Patrol station/specialized unit/other non-custodial assignments include patrolling designated area in a patrol car to enforce laws and prevent or suppress crime; responding to reports of suspected criminal activity or disturbance such as physical assault, rape, homicide or burglary; making preliminary investigations; gathering and maintaining the chain of evidence; and making arrests as warranted; responding to requests for service from the public regarding suspected criminal activities such as those involving juveniles, narcotics, vice, license violations, or nuisance complaints, and initiating the investigation of incidents; responding to locations of traffic accidents to assist victims; taking control to maintain traffic flow; obtaining evidence and interviewing suspects, witnesses, and victims; documenting findings in a written report, and issuing citations or making arrests as warranted; transporting inmates to or from courts, stations, emergency medical facilities or other correctional facilities; conducting personnel background investigations by interviewing employers, neighbors, personal references, and family members and preparing reports of significant information obtained; guarding and maintaining the security and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates by enforcing detention policies and procedures in station jails. May be assigned to perform specialized duties in assignments such as exercising technical supervision over other line personnel, including but not limited to patrol, custody, detective, court services, and technical services; planning and conducting law enforcement courses and seminars including classroom instruction and practical demonstration; testing and evaluating participants' knowledge and performance; exercising technical supervision over field training activities in various patrol procedures and techniques such as report writing, vehicle pullover and approach, traffic control, arrest, and search and seizure; coordinating operational activities such as scheduling patrol units and resolving community concerns and incoming calls for service at a Sheriff's patrol station; conducting polygraph investigations of suspects, victims, or witnesses to determine the validity of their statements; conducting polygraph examinations of applicants for Deputy Sheriff; serving as a detective in a specialized investigative unit such as burglary, juvenile gang, child abuse, forgery, commercial crimes, vice, or narcotics, with responsibility for investigating crimes, identifying and apprehending criminals, and assisting in the prosecution of court cases. May be assigned to perform highly specialized duties in assignments such as conducting complex major investigations in such areas as homicide, arson, and fraud, requiring extensive technical knowledge and skill, and the ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and synthesize massive amounts of information; performing duties such as flying a helicopter and making mountain and underwater rescues requiring extensive training, skills, and certification or licensure. Selection requirements include being at least 21 years of age at the time of application, being legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law, being employed as a full-time peace officer in a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified law enforcement agency with two years of continuous peace officer experience at the time of application, possessing a valid California class "C" driver license, and possessing a P.O.S.T. Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced certificate at the time of application. Physical class 4 - Arduous involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending
