Deputy Sheriff I

Job Description

Job Description

Modoc County

CLASS CODE:

CLASS

TITLE:

Deputy Sheriff I

FLSA DESIGNATION:
Non-Exempt

RANGE/STEP A-I: 227 (Step-A: $3,577 - Step-I: $5,285)

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention, and the provision of information and assistance to the public; performs related work as assigned.

Deputy Sheriff I is an entry-level position in sworn law enforcement work. Incumbents learn and perform patrol, investigation, crime prevention, and the remainder of peace officer work. After completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Academy and field training, Deputy Sheriff’s patrol alone in a rural location, and may encounter difficult situations requiring the application of considerable tact and judgment.

This class is alternatively staffed with Deputy Sheriff II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency, which meets the qualifications of the higher-level class.

Deputy Sheriff II is the experienced level in this series, fully competent to independently perform a wide range of peace officer duties. The Deputy Sheriff II is expected to perform all of the same job duties as a Deputy I class. Members in this classification must have successfully met all the requirements for a Deputy I and have at least two (2) years of experience as, or equivalent to, a Deputy I.

This class is distinguished from the Sheriff’s Patrol Sergeant class in that the latter is a full supervisory class with responsibility for a major functional area of the department in addition to performing law enforcement activities.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observes situations, and deters crime.
• Enforces state and local laws.
• Issues verbal warnings and citations.
• Pursues and apprehends suspects and makes arrests for violations.
• Prepare the necessary paperwork for court appearances promptly so as to delay the judicial process.
• Maintains crime scene security, takes photographs, collects and maintains the chain of evidence; interviews witnesses and suspects; prepares appropriate reports and documentation promptly to not delay the judicial process.
• Works with legal counsel in the preparation of court cases and testifies in court as required.
• Performs coroner duties; responds to and investigates all deaths and pronounces deaths; notifies the next of kin.
• Responds to traffic accidents, injuries, and other medical emergencies; provides CPR and first aid until the arrival of emergency medical personnel.
• Performs animal control duties.
• Maintains order at public gatherings and in conflict situations.
• Assists in traffic and crowd control in fire and other emergencies.
• Performs search and rescue duties.
• Performs civil duties to include serving papers, evictions, and collecting fees.
• Serves civil papers to County residents; researches and locates the person to be served.
• Serves on a variety of task forces and committees in conjunction with sworn staff of other law enforcement agencies.
• Coordinates with and serves as backup for other law enforcement agencies.
• Performs the full range of duties of a Correctional Officer, including dispatch responsibilities, on a relief or as-assigned basis.
• Maintains vehicle, equipment, and office area in a clean, orderly, and properly working condition; provides for repair or major maintenance as required.
• Provides information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public.
• Issues various permits and registers specific offenders.
• Uses radio/telephone dispatch equipment, various computers, and standard office equipment.
• Drives a motor vehicle to patrol the area, answers emergency calls, and transports as necessary for the county.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative