Deputy Sheriff II

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime availability

Hazard pay

Uniform allowance

Benefits

PERS retirement

Job summary

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office in Eureka, CA is seeking a Deputy Sheriff II to perform a wide range of peace officer duties, including crime prevention, investigation, case preparation, and testimony. This journey-level role supports the protection of life and property while providing information and assistance to the public.

The Deputy Sheriff II works under supervision with substantial independence, advancing beyond Deputy Sheriff I after field training and demonstrated proficiency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, policies, procedures, and terminology.
• Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards affecting Sheriff's Office operations.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to the public and County staff.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to ensure safety and deter crime
• Respond to calls for service and investigate incidents as assigned
• Enforce state and local laws; issue warnings and citations; pursue suspects when needed
• Coordinate crime scene control, interviews, and evidence collection
• Prepare case files, reports, and maintain logs and records
• Transport individuals to courts, hospitals, or other locations
• Provide emergency aid and public information; back up to other agencies as needed
• Participate in specialized details such as drug enforcement and Search and Rescue

Job description

Deputy Sheriff II

When you work for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, you aren’t just another employee, you are family. Our family is growing and we want YOU to join! We are looking for people who like to stay busy, can multi task and have excellent communication skills while still being able to understand and maintain confidentiality standards.

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
• Hiring Bonus for new hires as follows:
• $3,000.00 upon hire
• $3,000.00 upon completion of probationary period
• $3,000.00 twenty-four months from hire date
• $3,000.00 thirty-six months from hire date

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 II: This is the journey-level sworn classification in the Deputy Sheriff series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Deputy Sheriff I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

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 language to effectively perform the work.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coo