Deputy Sheriff-Coroner

The Position

Hiring Bonus - Police Academy graduates who self-financed their tuition will receive a one-time hiring bonus of $7,000 upon successful completion of the probationary period. Lateral transfers from other agencies will receive a one-time hiring bonus of $20,000 upon successful completion of the probationary period.

The list developed from this recruitment may be used to fill regular full-time and/or part-time vacancies in the Sheriff's Office should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium.

Primary responsibility is patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations; writing various reports; responding to calls for service; performing specialized technical, administrative and/or investigative assignments; and maintaining order and security in and about the various courts of the County.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

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Job Requirements And

Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Patrols an assigned area; enforces laws and regulations; maintains laws and order within the jurisdiction.
• Responds to radio messages, telephone instructions and/or citizens' requests to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
• Conducts preliminary or follow-up investigations of various, major crimes, including rape, robbery, homicide, narcotics distribution or other incidents; collects and preserves evidence associated with crimes; interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, etc.; arrests suspects; photographs crime scenes; prepares reports.
• Maintains proper courtroom demeanor; enforces rules and regulations pertaining to the use of photography or recording equipment; assists in the control and movement of evidence and exhibits; takes charge of the jury during recesses and deliberations.
• Prepares and serves warrants, subpoenas, judicial processes and/or summonses as required.
• Collects statements from witnesses and physicians for the purpose of identification and certification of death; investigates human deaths; identifies and notifies next of kin and/or the appropriate County representative of deaths.
• Testifies in court in connection with criminal prosecutions.
• Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow, at times of emergency or congestion.
• Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; issues citations when necessary.
• Performs search and rescue duties.
• Composes and types reports of arrests made, investigations conducted and unusual incidents observed in accordance with professional standards, applicable State laws and department protocol.
• Arrests and/or transports suspects or prisoners to jail, court or other locations.
• Performs specialized duties such as serving as Personnel Officer, Field Training Officer, Range Master, K-9 handler; or as a member of Special Emergency Response Team, hostage negotiations team; or others as assigned.
• Assists other agencies on special assignments.
• Assists in solving problems as they occur in the field.
• Assists with crowd control, parade and riot work.
• Assists with problems of juvenile delinquency.
• Assists in public education programs.
• Performs security and/or custodial duties in the County correctional facility as assigned.
• Enforces Fish and Game laws, policies and regulations.
• Assists the general public with crime prevention measures whenever possible.
• Attends departmental, training or other meetings.
• Performs higher level duties in a training capacity.