Job Description
Position Description
Recruitment/Retention Incentive
$4,000 upon completion of 1st year
$3,000 upon completion of 2nd year
$3,000 upon completion of 3rd year
Relocation Incentive
$2,000 upon hire if relocating to Calaveras County from outside a 50 mile radius.
DEFINITION:
Under supervision, to serve in a training capacity as a field law enforcement officer; guard and supervise prisoners in the courts or medical facility; and do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The class of Deputy Sheriff I is the entry level classification in the deputy series. Incumbents are considered to be in a training capacity for one year; successful completion of the training period may result in advancement to the class of Deputy Sheriff II.
Example of Duties
- In a trainee capacity, learns and performs, under supervision, all aspects of law enforcement work, such as patrolling assigned areas, answering calls for protection of life and property, conducting preliminary investigations, interrogating witnesses, gathering evidence, taking statements, making arrests, investigating accidents, directing traffic, serving warrants and civil papers, booking and guarding prisoners, and performing desk, jailer and bailiff duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to: Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places
- demonstrate an aptitude for law enforcement work
- learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations
- learn standard broadcasting procedures of police radio systems
- make independent decisions and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action
- write clear and comprehensive reports
- understand and carry out oral and written directions
- establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees and the general public
- meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance, and agility
- TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of an approval law enforcement academy
Special Requirements:
- Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles maybe required
- must possess a Certificate of Completion from an academy certified by the Commission on the Peace Officer Standards and Training no more than three years old at the time of application and appointment to the department OR have passed an equivalency examination conducted by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within three years of application and appointment to the department
Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Calaveras County Sheriff is Martin Rivera.
Qualifications
State
Immediate Fill
Job Reference
The Calaveras County Sheriff's Department's mission is to provide public safety services to the community.
The Sheriff's Office has several divisions, including Patrol, Special Operations, and Civil, that work to achieve this mission.
Patrol enforces local, state, and federal laws, maintains order, and protects life and property. It also investigates crimes and incidents, serves legal processes, and educates the public on crime prevention.
Special Operations Responds to incidents with specialized training and equipment
Includes the Search and Rescue unit, Animal Services, and the Communication Center.
Civil Serves all processes in a timely and reasonable manner. Maintains impartiality between all parties involved. Handles civil lawsuits, restraining orders, bench warrants, and other court orders
The Sheriff's Office also has a Hostage Negotiations Team (H.N.T.), a Bike Team, and a Sheriff's Volunteer Uni