Deputy Sheriff Job Yuba City area,California USA,Government

The Sheriff's Office is currently seeking candidates for a Deputy Sheriff position.

Under direct supervision of the Patrol Sergeant, a Deputy Sheriff performs law enforcement and crime prevention work. May be assigned to activities involving Patrol, Boat Patrol, Special Investigations, K-9, and/or other areas.

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The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Enforces all applicable codes, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.

Patrols designated areas via motor vehicle, via boat, or on foot to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.

Prevents/discovers commission of crime; inspects premises of residential/commercial buildings/properties to detect suspicious conditions.

Apprehends, arrests and processes criminals, fugitives and offenders; writes citations.

Responds to calls relayed by dispatchers, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, etc.

Conducts preliminary investigations; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses and takes statements; gathers information and evidence; secures crime scenes.

Participates in court activities; testifies in judicial proceedings; performs various court-related functions as assigned (e.g., serves warrants, subpoenas, and civil process documents.)

Provides traffic control and police protection for events such as parades, processions, funerals, ball games, school crossings, etc.; provides security/escort services to individuals, businesses or others as appropriate.

Inspects and maintains assigned patrol vehicle, uniform, weapons, etc.

Creates/maintains positive public relations with the general public; educates the public on laws, law enforcement, crime prevention, drug abuse, etc.

Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information/assistance by telephone or in person from the general public, court personnel, employees, officials, motorists, other agencies, or other persons; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

Prepares and maintains reports, files, logs, records, citations, forms and other documentation; performs other clerical duties; maintains current manuals, policies/procedures, bulletins, map books, etc., for reference and/or review.

Assignment to Boat Patrol Unit may include

Patrols County waterways; plans and executes rescue/recovery operations.

Provides boat patrol at water-related events.

Provides education to the general public by conducting demonstrations and presentations regarding boating and safety.

Assignment to K-9 Unit may include

Works with specialized K-9 Unit to detect drugs, conduct searches, control suspects, provide crowd control, or provide protection.

Trains and handles dogs; coordinates K-9 demonstration activities.

Assists in developing K-9 Unit budget and monitoring related expenses.

Assignment to Special Investigations Unit may include

Investigates crimes and related law enforcement problems; conducts investigations into financial, juvenile, vice, homicide, narcotic, auto theft, property, robbery, assault, gang-related, and other crimes.

Examines crime scenes for clues and evidence; makes photographs or diagrams of crime scenes and evidence; collects, evaluates and preserves evidence; checks for latent fingerprints; maintains control over physical evidence gathered; records and stores evidence.

Identifies potential witnesses and suspects; conducts interviews to gather information; takes statements; verifies truth/accuracy of statements.

Coordinates/directs activities of informants in the gathering of information and evidence.

Formulates, implements and conducts strategic operations leading to potential arrest of suspects; determines whether probable cause exists to conduct searches; obtains search warrants and conducts searches.

Conducts stakeouts and undercover operations as necessary.

Determines whether sufficient evidence exists to substantiate an arrest; obtains arrest warrants; makes arrests or turns warrants over to other law enforcement personnel for service.

Prepares detailed investigative reports and records; reviews investigative information; assists in determining whether cases are ready for prosecution.

EXAMPLES OF MARGINAL DUTIES

May participate in special tactical team operations, responding to situations involving hostages, barricaded persons, high-risk drug raids, missing person searches, riots, and other situations requiring special weapons and tactical…


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