Deputy Sheriff I​/II

Job Summary

Del Norte County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Sheriff-Coroner (full-time). Compensation is bi-weekly:
Deputy Sheriff-Coroner I: $2,502.73 - $3,042.07;
Deputy Sheriff-Coroner II: $2,627.88 - $3,194.19. Upon hire, a lateral hire will receive 48 hours of paid time off for the first six months, with any unused PTO converted to compensatory time after six months.

• Patrol County roads and waterways to prevent crime and protect life and property of County residents.
• Respond to radio messages, telephone instructions, and citizen requests to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of burglaries, thefts, robberies, deaths, assaults, accidents, and other disturbances.
• Perform physical searches of criminal suspects and arrest law violators.
• Prepare a variety of reports and other recordkeeping documents such as arrest and investigation reports.
• Testify in court in connection with criminal prosecutions.
• Assemble and prepare special reports related to internal affairs and juvenile cases and investigations.
• Serve legal papers and civil documents such as subpoenas, arrest warrants, writs of execution, orders to show cause, summonses, complaints, etc.
• Perform jail duties such as fingerprinting, booking, and jail security.
• Transport inmates to the court, hospital, and various other appropriate locations.
• Conduct security checks and provide security services to special locations and facilities such as the County airport and local businesses.
• Assure preservation of criminal evidence until properly collected or recorded.
• Participate in criminal stakeouts as assigned.
• Participate in coroner’s investigations, ensuring evidence is not disturbed, sealing residences, assisting in determining cause of death, securing personal property, and acting as a witness at autopsies.
• Participate in public relations programs such as crime prevention presentations and high school visitations.
• Attend departmental briefings and training courses.
• Perform search and rescue duties including underwater recovery as assigned.
• Perform higher level duties in a training capacity.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
• Possession of valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Completion of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Deputy Sheriff-Coroner I: Graduation from high school supplemented with some education in Police Science and completion of California POST basic academy.

Deputy Sheriff-Coroner II: Graduation from high school supplemented with some education in Police Science;
One year of experience as a Deputy Sheriff-Coroner I with the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department or an equivalent position; possession of POST Basic Law Enforcement Certificate; ability to obtain POST Intermediate Certification within departmental time limits; successful completion of the Del Norte Sheriff’s Office Field Training Program.

Deputy Sheriff-Coroner I:

• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and staff.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to meet physical standards of the job.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written documents such as incident reports.
• Ability to observe and remember events and actions occurring at disturbances, accidents, and other incidents.

Deputy Sheriff-Coroner II:

• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and staff.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to meet physical standards of the job.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written documents such as incident or investigative reports.
• Ability to observe and remember events and actions occurring at disturbances, accidents, and other incidents.

The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual preference, or disability. All applications will be reviewed and individuals best meeting the county’s needs will be selected for further review. A written examination may be given to determine which applicants will be invited to attend an…