Deputy Sheriff I

Deputy Sheriff I

When you work for the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, you aren't just another employee, you are family. Our family is growing and we want YOU to join! We are looking for people who like to stay busy, can multi task and have excellent communication skills while still being able to understand and maintain confidentiality standards.

Why work for the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:

• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Numerous specialty positions
• Overtime availability, hazard pay, uniform allowance, and benefits
• PERS retirement
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid leave

Please Note:

• This recruitment is open until filled. Human Resources reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time. Applications will be screened on a weekly basis.
• The successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo a detailed background investigation.
• Evening, night and weekend work may be required.

Under immediate or general supervision, 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 suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives immediate (Deputy Sheriff I) to general (Deputy Sheriff II) supervision from assigned Sheriff's Sergeant or higher ranking sworn personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This is the entry-level sworn classification in the Deputy Sheriff series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine law enforcement duties. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of positions at the II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Positions in the Deputy Sheriff class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are typically filled by advancement from the I level after the completion of field training and gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for, and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of, the higher-level classification.

Examples Of Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignment of different positions.

• Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observes situations, and deters crime by providing high visibility.
• Responds to suspicious activities and answers calls for service.
• Enforces state and local laws and ordinances; issues verbal warnings and citations; pursues and apprehends suspects and requests assistance as required.
• Investigates juvenile and adult criminal activity and incidents as the assigned detective.
• Coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, and overseeing the collection and preservation of physical evidence.
• Restores order, protects life and property, and maintains the peace at public gatherings and in conflict situations.
• Prepares and documents cases, completes reports and forms, and prepares and maintains other logs and records.
• Transports criminals to the courts, hospitals, and various other locations.
• Serves civil papers to County residents; researches and locates person to be served.
• Serves as a coordinator or team member in such special projects as drug enforcement, livestock investigations, and boating regulation enforcement.
• Provides traffic and crowd control as necessary; participates in special details and assignments, including K-9 and Search and Rescue; may serve as field training officer.
• Retrieves, identifies, and returns found property and/or evidence to owners.
• Provides emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons, and requests additional response.
• Provides information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public.
• Coordinates with and serves as back up to other local law enforcement agencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, policies, procedures, and terminology used in law enforcement, crime prevention, and investigation.
• Basic functions of law enforcement agencies.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards affecting Sheriff's Office operations.
• Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the identification, marking, preservation, and presentation of evidence.
• Modern procedures and methods employed in crime detection and investigation.
• Operation and maintenance of equipment used in law enforcement.
• Locations and characteristics of the various neighborhoods.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping.
• Techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic level under hostile and emergency situations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
• The structure and content of the English language to effectively perform the work.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics, and facts of incidents.
• Work under stressful or dangerous conditions, often involving considerable personal risk or risk to others.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Safely use and care for firearms and other issued agency equipment.
• Testify in court.
• Appraise situations and people accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Keep abreast of trends, technology, and requirements in law enforcement supervision and operations.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and Deputy Sheriff I: Meets minimum requirements in accordance with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Testing (POST).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application. Must obtain California driver's license prior to hire date per California DMV regulations.
• Must possess a Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) within twelve (12) months of appointment as a Deputy Sheriff I.
• Must possess and maintain firearms qualification.

Physical Demands

• Mobility to work primarily in a patrol and field environment and to maintain P.O.S.T. physical standards; to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects; to frequently walk, run, stand on uneven terrain, and climb and descend structures to access crime scenes and to identify problems or hazards; to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work; and to work in a secondary office or station environment, and use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Strength and

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