Deputy Sheriff II

San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office; French Camp (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office in French Camp, CA is seeking a Deputy Sheriff II to perform patrol, investigations, court security, and civil processes. The position requires enforcing laws, arresting suspects, and ensuring public safety across county areas; you will work with federal/state agencies and may supervise inmates in detention facilities.

This is a full-time role with a competitive salary. The department offers opportunities for advancement and a stable career within a respected

Qualifications

• Experience in patrol and investigations is preferred.
• Ability to enforce laws and protect public safety.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrol county areas and enforce laws; respond to calls to preserve the peace.
• Arrest suspects, collect statements, and preserve evidence.
• Conduct crime investigations and coroner-related activities as needed.
• May supervise inmates in detention facilities and serve as bailiff as required.
• Provide court security and transport inmates between locations.
• Prepare incident and investigation reports; perform CPR as required.

Skills

Law enforcement

Patrol operations

Investigations

Crisis management

Communication

Job description

Announcement: Deputy Sheriff II - San Joaquin County

Deputy Sheriff II Recruitment #0126-RP1003-AC

Approximate Salary $8,324.31 - $10,118.25/month

Opening Date 1/14/2026 08:00:00 AM

Closing Date Continuous

Employment Type Full-Time

Introduction

This recruitment is being conducted to fill Deputy Sheriff II opportunities in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies.

0126 TYPICAL DUTIES

• Patrols County areas and enforces laws; checks homes, business establishments, schools and other features of the area for crime, suspicious circumstances and hazardous conditions; operates electronic communication equipment and responds to calls to preserve the peace and enforce laws to improve effectiveness and meet community needs.
• Arrests and conducts searches of suspects; renders assistance; obtains statements and information; marks, preserves, and may process evidence.
• Conducts investigations of crime, complaints and criminal violations; conducts coroner’s investigations to inquire into and assist in the determination, circumstances, manner, and cause of death; gathers and protects evidence; interviews victims, witnesses and suspects.
• May supervise inmates in a variety of activities at detention facilities.
• Serves as bailiff; maintains security of and order in the court and removes disorderly persons when necessary; provides for security and safety of judges, jury deliberations, jurors, and the public; provides security and transportation of inmates to and from courts and other locations as required.
• Performs coroner duties, including routine inspections of bodies involved in traumatic or unexpected deaths as well as the scene of the incidents; identification of decedent; identifies and notifies next of kin; maintains custody and protects property of deceased persons.
• May act as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies; address public and private groups relative to community service programs such as neighborhood watch; may participate in conferences or seminars.
• Serves and executes civil processes.
• Patrols county waterways in boats; responds to and investigates reports of law violations and accidents; issues citations and makes physical arrest.
• Testifies at hearings and trials.
• Prepares incident, arrest, investigation and related reports.
• Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required. (CPR)

KNOWLEDGE

• Law enforcement practices, procedures, and resources
• laws and ordinances of federal, state, and County general law enforcement
• patrol and investigative practices and techniques
• departmental policies and procedures
• principles and methods of interviewing and interrogation
• sociological concepts and communication skills in dealing with a diverse population
• self defense tactics
• procedures and laws governing obtaining and preservation of evidence
• methods of personal identification used in law enforcement
• principles of normal and abnormal human behavior
• community public and private agency resources
• public relations techniques
• first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• use and care of firearms
• police report writing techniques
• basic computer and modern office automation technology and pertinent software programs

ABILITY

• Understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and ordinances related to law enforcement; enforce laws and ordinances; be honest and tactful in both pleasant and unpleasant situations; evaluate situations and determine appropriate courses of action; apply proper techniques of arrest and restraint; obtain information through interviews, interrogations and observations; record observations clearly and accurately; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; exercise sound judgment and stay calm at all times including stressful and emergency situations; work effectively with prisoners, fellow officers, public officials, general public, and others; relate to a wide variety of socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds; physically restrain or subdue suspects for the safety of themselves and others; work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules; perform duties while wearing required safety equipment; safely operate emergency response vehicles; operate and care for a variety of specialized law enforcement equipment including firearms, restraints and tactical equipment; operate electronic communication equipment; operate basic computer hardware and software.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Frequent operation of a data entry device; repetitive motion; sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time; driving; frequent running, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, crawling; drag 5 to 165 lbs; Lifting-Frequently 5 to 75 lbs; occasional lifting/turning of heavy objects or people; Visual-Constant good overall vision, reading/close-up work; color perception and use eye/hand coordination; frequent use of depth perception and field/peripheral vision; Dexterity-Frequent reaching; grasping; repetitive motion; writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of n