Deputy Sheriff – Lateral

National Police; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police is seeking an officer to perform active law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property, investigate crimes, and apprehend offenders; provide security to the Superior Court and serve civil processes.

The position requires California POST Basic Course, valid CA driver's license, medical and psychological evaluations, background check, and fitness testing; eligibility to work in the United States is a must. Salary range is stated above.

Qualifications

• Possession of sixty (60) semester units (ninety (90) quarter units) of college.
• Two (2) years of full-time active-duty military service with honorable discharge.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience working as a peace officer within a correctional facility.
• California POST Basic Course completed within the last three years.
• First Aid and CPR certification maintained after appointment.
• Valid California Driver's License prior to appointment.
• Have never been convicted of a felony.
• Must be able to work legally in the United States.
• Disaster Service Worker designation as required.

Responsibilities

• Patrols county areas and contract cities in a radio equipped patrol car to preserve law and order and to prevent and discover crimes.
• Respond to calls including felony and misdemeanor complaints and vehicular accidents.
• Conducts initial criminal investigation by interviewing witnesses, protecting the crime scene, and gathering and preserving physical evidence.
• Appears in court to testify.
• Prepares accurate reports based on facts obtained and investigative steps taken.
• Makes on-view and warrant arrests.
• Transports prisoners to jail.
• Serves as a detective or as a member of a detective division team.
• Serves legal processes such as summons, garnishments, writs of execution, and attachments.
• Signs affidavit that service has been made or notifies attorney that service cannot be made.
• Prepares notice of sale, conducts sales, and prepares transfer of title documents.
• Attends sessions of the court to which assigned, representing the Sheriff and supervising the security of the court.
• Keeps order in the courtroom and serves any processes or makes any arrests necessary.
• May provide training in various areas within the Sheriff's Office Divisions, including providing POST and/or STC to in-service personnel.
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW).
• Performs other related duties, as required or assigned.

Education

Sixty (60) semester units (ninety (90) quarter units) of college

Two years of active-duty military service with honorable discharge

Two years of full-time experience as a peace officer in a correctional facility

California POST Basic Course completed within the last three years

First Aid and CPR certification

Valid California Driver's License

No felony conviction

Legal right to work in the United States

Disaster Service Worker designation

Job description

Salary: $115,011.52 - $139,813.44 Annually

Position Summary

Under supervision, to perform active law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property, the investigation of crimes, and the apprehension of law violators; to provide security to the Superior Court and the service of civil process issued by the Court; and to perform a variety of technical law enforcement tasks.

Essential Functions

• Patrols county areas and contract cities in a radio equipped patrol car to preserve law and order and to prevent and discover the commission of crimes;
• Responds to a variety of calls, including felony and misdemeanor complaints and vehicular accidents;
• Conducts initial criminal investigation by interviewing witnesses, protecting the crime scene, and gathering and preserving physical evidence;
• Appears in court to testify;
• Prepares accurate reports based on facts obtained and investigative steps taken;
• Makes on-view and warrant arrests;
• Transports prisoners to jail;
• Serves as a detective or as a member of a detective division team;
• Serves legal processes, such as summons, garnishments, writs of execution, and attachments;
• Signs affidavit that service has been made or notifies attorney that service cannot be made;
• Prepares notice of sale, conducts sales, and prepares transfer of title documents;
• Attends sessions of the court to which assigned, representing the Sheriff and supervising the security of the court;
• Keeps order in the courtroom and serves any processes or makes any arrests necessary;
• May provide training in various areas within the Sheriff's Office Divisions, including providing Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and/or Standard and Training for Correction (STC) to in-service personnel;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;
• Performs other related duties, as required or assigned.

Requirements

• The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of sixty (60) semester units (ninety (90) quarter units) of college; OR
• Two (2) years of full-time active-duty military service with honorable discharge OR
• Two (2) years of full-time experience working as a peace officer within a correctional facility.
• Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may apply but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.
• Successfully completed a California POST Basic Course (Academy) within the last three (3) years.
• Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification after appointment and for the duration of employment in the classification.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
• Have never been convicted of a felony. Any felony conviction and/or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in California is disqualifying.
• Must be able to take and pass a thorough medical examination. May be disqualified based on established medical standards or current POST or Departmental orders.
• Must successfully pass a psychological evaluation.
• Must successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness to perform the full scope and functions of the job.
• Must pass a complete background investigation, including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.
• Must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
• Candidates must meet all required employment standards prescribed in Government Code Section 1031, which include a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, fingerprinting, background investigation, and medical examination.
• *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.