Deputy Sheriff I

National Police; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in California seeks a Deputy Sheriff I to perform peace officer duties including patrol, investigation, and community assistance. The role requires a California POST-certified officer and a valid driver’s license, with a firearms qualification to be maintained.

The position offers a challenging environment enforcing state and local laws, responding to incidents, and supporting public safety, with opportunities to participate in trainings and specialized units as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of the 12th grade or equivalent.
• Meets POST requirements per California POST guidelines.
• Must possess and maintain firearms qualification.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to ensure life and property safety and deter crime.
• Respond to suspicious activities and calls for service.
• Enforce laws and issue warnings or citations; pursue suspects as needed.
• Investigate criminal activity and incidents as the assigned deputy.
• Coordinate crime scene activities, interviews, and evidence collection.

Skills

Patrol duties

Criminal investigations

Public safety

Firearms qualification

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Salary: $28.19 – $36.17 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under immediate or general supervision, performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observes situations, and deters crime by providing high visibility.
• Responds to suspicious activities and answers calls for service.
• Enforces state and local laws and ordinances; issues verbal warnings and citations; pursues and apprehends suspects and requests assistance as required.
• Investigates juvenile and adult criminal activity and incidents as the assigned detective.
• Coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, and overseeing the 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 forms, 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 coordinator or team member in such special projects as drug enforcement, livestock investigations, and boating regulation enforcement.
• Provides traffic and crowd control as necessary; participates in special details and assignments, including K-9 and Search and Rescue; may serve as field training officer.
• 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.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and
• Meets minimum requirements in accordance with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Testing (POST).
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license upon date of application. Must obtain California driver’s license prior to hire date per California DMV regulations.
• Must possess a Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) within twelve (12) months of appointment as a Deputy Sheriff I.
• Must possess and maintain firearms qualification.