Deputy Sheriff

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill regular, full-time positions in the class of Deputy Sheriff at the Yolo County Sheriffs Office. This assignment will be to patrol an assigned area and enforce State and local laws; to receive and serve civil processes and subpoenas; to supervise inmates in the jail facility; to perform duties as a courtroom bailiff; and to perform other related duties as required.

Prior sworn safety experience with a law enforcement agency shall be credited towards years of County service solely for the purpose of calculating longevity.

In addition to the salary posted in this job bulletin, employees receive additional compensation, up to a total of 15% of base, by stacking a maximum of two of the following incentives:

• 2.5% for possession of Intermediate POST
• 7.5% for possession of Advanced POST
• 2.5% for possession of a 2 year degree
• 7.5% for possession of a 4 year degree
• 10% for possession of post graduate degree

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.

Possession of a valid POST Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.

Persons employed in this class must be willing to work odd, irregular, and/or rotating shifts, holidays and weekends. In addition, incumbents must continue to maintain department standards for firearms qualification and training as a condition of employment.

Each deputy must continue to meet the department standards on firearms qualifications.

Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties.

Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Ability to learn, understand, interpret, and apply departmental policies, and rules and laws and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement work; ability to write clear, comprehensive reports and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, and events; ability to learn the use and care of firearms; ability to exercise care in proper driving of a departmental vehicle; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action under emergency conditions.

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement.

In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire and a copy of California P.O.S.T Basic certification OR verification of current P.O.S.T Basic Academy enrollment.

Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps may change with or without notice.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Department Selection Interview
• Behavioral Assessment
• Background Investigation
• Final interview with the Sheriff and/or the Sheriff's designee
• Conditional Job Offer, pending:
  • Psychological Exam
  • Medical Exam

Acceptable forms of licensure, certification and/or formal training documentation are certificates that list the applicant's name, institution name, course title and date the certificate was awarded. If applicable, the verifying documentation should include a certification/license number as well as an expiration date.

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs or by phone at .

It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry,…