Deputy Sheriff I Humboldt County

DEFINITION

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Responds to suspicious activities and answers emergency calls for service.
• Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observe situations and deter crime by providing high visibility.
• Enforces state and local laws and ordinances; issues verbal warnings and citations; pursues and apprehends suspects and request assistance as required.
•  Investigates juvenile and designated adult criminal activity and incidents as the assigned detective.
• Coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, overseeing 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 records, 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 team member in such special projects as drug enforcement, livestock investigations and boating regulation enforcement.
• Investigates traffic accidents and provides traffic and crowd control as necessary; participates in special details and assignments, including K-9 and Search and Rescue.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE:  The level and scope of knowledge and skills listed below are related to the job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics.

Knowledge of:

• Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts.
• Techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations.
• Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work.
• First aid methods and their applications.

Skill in:

• Reading, interpreting and applying complex laws, procedures and policies.
• Observing and accurately recalling places, names, descriptive characteristics and facts of incidents.
• Remaining calm and taking appropriate action in tense situations.
• Making rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, records and other written materials.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver's license.  Must be willing to work evenings, nights, weekends and holiday shifts. Must be able to obtain a basic P.O.S.T. certification within twelve months of appointment as a Deputy Sheriff I and maintain firearms qualification.

Desirable Education and Experience:
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is:

Deputy Sheriff I:  Volunteer or paid experience in a law enforcement support area OR college level coursework in criminology or police science which will have provided the basic knowledge and skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CalPERS Retirement

• Tier I: Up to 12/31/2012: 3% @ 50
• Tier II: Post 1/1/2013: 2.7% @ 57

Selection Procedure
The County's Human Resources system operates by a set of rules and procedures which ensure that employees are hired and promoted on the basis of merit and fitness for the job.  Jobs are filled through competitive examinations.

A complete online application is required for this position. All application materials will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts. Those candidates considered to be the most qualified, based on the application materials submitted, will be invited to a written and/or oral examination.

Martin Rivera