Deputy Sheriff-Coroner

COUNTY OF MENDOCINO; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $7,000 for Academy grads

Lateral transfer bonus $20,000

5% coastal region assignment premium

Job summary

County of Mendocino Sheriff's Office seeks qualified deputies in the Ukiah area to patrol, investigate, and enforce laws across assigned jurisdictions.

Primary duties include responding to incidents, preparing reports, testifying in court, and maintaining public safety. Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged; successful candidates undergo background, medical, and polygraph evaluations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Possession of valid POST certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas and enforces laws.
• Responds to calls and scenes of disorder or crime.
• Conducts investigations and collects evidence.
• Writes reports and testifies in court.
• Directs traffic and handles crowd control as needed.
• Assists with special assignments and training tasks.

Skills

Investigative techniques

Patrol presence

Court testimony

Written reports

Firearms proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST certificate or re-qualification

Job description

Investigative techniques.

The Position

Hiring Bonus - Police Academy graduates who self-financed their tuition will receive a one-time hiring bonus of $7,000 upon successful completion of the probationary period. Lateral transfers from other agencies will receive a one-time hiring bonus of $20,000 upon successful completion of the probationary period.

The list developed from this recruitment may be used to fill regular full-time and/or part-time vacancies in the Sheriff's Office should they occur.

Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium.

Primary responsibility is patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations; writing various reports; responding to calls for service; performing specialized technical, administrative and/or investigative assignments; and maintaining order and security in and about the various courts of the County.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Patrols an assigned area; enforces laws and regulations; maintains laws and order within the jurisdiction.
• Responds to radio messages, telephone instructions and/or citizens? requests to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
• Conducts preliminary or follow-up investigations of various, major crimes, including rape, robbery, homicide, narcotics distribution or other incidents; collects and preserves evidence associated with crimes; interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, etc.; arrests suspects; photographs crime scenes; prepares reports
• Maintains proper courtroom demeanor; enforces rules and regulations pertaining to the use of photography or recording equipment; assists in the control and movement of evidence and exhibits; takes charge of the jury during recesses and deliberations.
• Prepares and serves warrants, subpoenas, judicial processes and/or summonses as required.
• Collects statements from witnesses and physicians for the purpose of identification and certification of death; investigates human deaths; identifies and notifies next of kin and/or the appropriate County representative of deaths.
• Testifies in court in connection with criminal prosecutions.
• Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow, at times of emergency or congestion.
• Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; issues citations when necessary.
• Performs search and rescue duties.
• Composes and types reports of arrests made, investigations conducted and unusual incidents observed in accordance with professional standards, applicable State laws and department protocol.
• Arrests and/or transports suspects or prisoners to jail, court or other locations.
• Performs specialized duties such as serving as Personnel Officer, Field Training Officer, Range Master, K-9 handler; or as a member of Special Emergency Response Team, hostage negotiations team; or others as assigned.
• Assists other agencies on special assignments.
• Assists in solving problems as they occur in the field.
• Assists with crowd control, parade and riot work.
• Assists with problems of juvenile delinquency.
• Assists in public education programs.
• Performs security and/or custodial duties in the County correctional facility as assigned.
• Enforces Fish and Game laws, policies and regulations.
• Assists the general public with crime prevention measures whenever possible.
• Attends departmental, training or other meetings.
• Performs higher level duties in a training capacity.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education and Experience

Pursuant to Government Code, Section 1031, must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.

Licenses And Certifications

Possession of a valid and current regular basic course completion certificate issued by a training institution certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST); or successful completion of a POST certified re-qualification course within the last 18 months.

Valid driver's license - Class C or better.

CPR certificate.

Incumbents must possess and maintain, or obtain and maintain, all licenses, certifications, registrations, and/or other requirements identified in the minimum qualifications, as applicable, and within the timeframes specified. These requirements are conditions of continued employment and minimum qualifications for the position. Failure to possess, obtain, or maintain any required license, certification, registration, or other requirement within the specified timeframe may result in rejection during the probationary period, or disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Special Requirements

Eligibility is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history and other background investigations including fingerprinting and a polygraph examination. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation including physical and psychiatric exams, and drug screening. Must not be prohibited from possessing firearms.

Working Conditions

Appointees are required to provide and wear the standard uniform of the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies will be subject to call at any time of the day or night, including Sundays and holidays. Shifts and days off will be rotated.

Uniform Allowance

Those employees required to wear and maintain a uniform shall receive a quarterly uniform allowance. Payment for uniform allowance shall be made in a check/warrant separate from payroll.

Knowledge Of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current law enforcement policies, practices and methods.
• Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.

Skill In

• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Training staff in position functions.
• Investigative techniques.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
• Testifying in court.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Mental And Physical Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to analyze situations, identify potential risks or problems and respond with an appropriate, responsible and effective course of action.
• Ability to demonstrate an acceptable level of skill and proficiency in the use of firearms.
• Ability to use/practice defensive tactics.
• Ability to compose clear and concise reports and correspondence.
• Ability to type text using a word processor or typewriter at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run and sit; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate machinery/tools; handle, seize, hold or otherwise work with hands; climb, jump and/or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; speak and hear; use shape, sound, odor and color perception and discrimination; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé