Deputy Sheriff I

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Hazard pay

Uniform allowance

Benefits

PERS retirement

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Deputy Sheriff I to perform entry-level sworn law enforcement duties, under supervision, focusing on protecting life and property, enforcing laws, investigations, and providing public assistance.

The position offers opportunities for career growth, overtime, hazard pay, benefits, and a rapid learning environment through field training.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laws, codes, and standards affecting Sheriff’s Office operations.
• Understanding of evidence handling and chain of custody.
• Ability to document cases and prepare reports.
• Skill in crime prevention and investigation basics.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and protect life.
• Respond to calls for service and investigations.
• Coordinate crime scene control and collect evidence.
• Prepare case reports and maintain logs.
• Provide information and assistance to the public.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Customer service orientation

Criminal investigation basics

Job description

Deputy Sheriff I

Why work for the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:

• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Numerous specialty positions
• Overtime availability, hazard pay, uniform allowance, and benefits
• PERS retirement
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid leave

Please Note:

• This recruitment is open until filled. Human Resources reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time. Applications will be screened on a weekly basis.
• The successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo a detailed background investigation.
• Evening, night and weekend work may be required.

DEFINITION

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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate (Deputy Sheriff I) to general (Deputy Sheriff II) supervision from assigned Sheriff’s Sergeant or higher ranking sworn personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Deputy Sheriff I: This is the entry-level sworn classification in the Deputy Sheriff series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine law enforcement duties. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of positions at the II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Positions in the Deputy Sheriff class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are typically filled by advancement from the I level after the completion of field training and gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for, and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of, the higher-level classification.Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignment of different positions.

• 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.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, policies, procedures, and terminology used in law enforcement, crime prevention, and investigation.
• Basic functions of law enforcement agencies.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards affecting Sheriff’s Office operations.
• Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the identification, marking, preservation, and presentation of evidence.
• Modern procedures and methods employed in crime detection and investigation.
• Operation and maintenance of equipment used in law enforcement.
• Locations and characteristics of the various neighborhoods.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping.
• Techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic level under hostile and emergency situations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
• The structure and content of the English lan