Deputy Sheriff II (Lateral)

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.

Example of Duties

• Patrols assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property.
• Conducts preliminary investigations.
• Interrogates witnesses.
• Gathers evidence and takes statements in connection with suspected criminal activities.
• Substantiates finding of fact in court.
• Serves warrants, civil documents and makes arrests.
• Conducts coroner's investigations and prepares reports.
• Investigates accidents.
• Assists and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in investigations and arrests.
• Maintains departmental flies and records.
• Keeps firearms and other equipment in good working condition.
• Prepares detailed reports of all activities.
• Receives, books, searches, fingerprints, and photographs new prisoners, and may perform jailer duties on a part-time basis.
• Serves as bailiff as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of law enforcement
• rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Department
• laws of arrest and rules of evidence
• laws applicable to the apprehension and treatment of juveniles
• care and operation of small firearms and other law enforcement equipment
• Ability to: Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory
• secure information from witnesses and suspects
• make independent decisions while working in the field
• analyze situation accurately and adopt effective courses of action
• interpret, explain, and apply laws and regulations
• write clear and comprehensive reports: understand and carry out oral and written directions
• use and care for firearms
• 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, possession of a valid basic POST certificate and one year law enforcement experience

Special Requirements:

• Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles maybe required
• possession of the basic certificate issued by the State Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission

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.