Deputy Sheriff I – Academy Grad

Napa County Sheriff's Office • Full-time • CA, US • 4w ago

Salary: $111,072.00 – $133,868.80 Annually

Position Summary:

The Deputy Sheriff I Academy Graduate will perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; patrol assigned areas and enforce State and local laws; and conduct investigations of misdemeanor and felony crimes.

Essential Functions:

Patrol: Patrol assigned areas; answer calls for protection of life and property and the enforcement of County and State laws; conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents; direct traffic and detain drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
Investigations: Investigate major crimes against property and persons; conduct extensive follow-up investigation at the scene of crimes and accidents; gather evidence; conduct surveillance; locate and question witnesses; take statements from witnesses; present information to the District Attorney’s office for filing of charges; appear in court as directed.
Court Security: Maintain safety and security for all personnel in the courtroom; serve as bailiff in the courtroom; transfer inmates to and from the courts and correctional facilities; search individuals entering the courtroom when necessary; monitor all courtroom activities to anticipate any safety concerns; assist other courtroom personnel and jurors in ensuring smooth operation of the courtroom.
Civil: Serve legal papers such as subpoenas, summons, complaints and writs of attachment, executions and restitution; serve warrants and make arrests; prepare, process and maintain necessary files, documents and reports; perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.

Requirements:

One year of professional experience in law enforcement work. Further defined as continuous professional experience as a paid, full-time Peace Officer in California.
Equivalent to completion of high school. Equivalent to completion of two years of college is highly desired.
Possession of a valid Basic Certificate issued by the California Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission.
The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training requires that each individual who has previously completed a POST-certified basic course, or has previously been deemed to have completed equivalent training, AND the individual has been awarded a POST certificate but has a three-year or longer break in service as a peace officer, must be retrained or complete the basic course waiver process (PAM Section D-11), unless such retraining or examination is waived by the Commission.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
Applicants must be 21 years of age.
Persons employed in this class must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or rotating shifts.