Deputy Sheriff (Lateral)

Butte County Sheriff's Office; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home vehicle

Wellness program

Onsite gym

POST incentive pay

COLA adjustment

Job summary

Butte County Sheriff’s Office offers opportunities for Deputy Sheriff candidates to perform a wide range of peace officer duties, including law enforcement, investigations, court security, and community safety. The role emphasizes independence, judgment, and collaboration with sergeants and other sworn personnel to serve the community.

Eligible employees may receive COLA adjustments, POST incentive pay, and wellness resources, including an on-site gym and access to health and fitness programs,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and procedures.
• Familiarity with state/federal laws relevant to Sheriff’s Office operations.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas to protect life and property and deter crime.
• Responds to suspicious activities and calls for service.
• Enforces laws, issues warnings, pursues suspects and requests assistance as needed.
• Investigates juvenile and adult criminal activity and incidents as assigned.
• Coordinates crime scene control, interviews, evidence handling and documentation.
• Maintains order at public gatherings and during conflicts; serves as bailiff or court security.
• Provides emergency aid and information to the public; supports other agencies as required.
• Contributes to special projects including drug enforcement, SAR and K-9 activities.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Patrol procedures

Crime investigation

Evidence handling

Job description

This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2027.

Qualified applicants can anticipate an email invitation to participate in the Physical Agility Test and Oral Interview .

Employees in the Deputy Sheriff classification are entitled to receive POST Certificate incentive pay up to 8%--Intermediate POST (3.5%) and Advanced POST (4.5%). Patrol (2.5%), FTO (4%), Investigator (5%) and other compensation premiums are detailed in section 14.00 of the Deputy Sheriff’s Association-General Unit Memorandum of Understanding. All deputies have a take-home vehicle and are entitled to participate in a wellness program that includes a free onsite department only gym, functional fitness classes, physical therapy and access to a psychologist.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

DEFINITION

Under 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 general supervision from assigned Sheriff’s Sergeant or higher ranking sworn personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is responsible for independently performing sworn law enforcement duties in support of the Sheriff’s Department. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, 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. Incumbents may rotate through a variety of job assignments along planned career development lines to broaden skill and expertise in general law enforcement work and enable prompt deployment of trained personnel in response to the changing needs and priorities of the community.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observes situations, and deters crime by providing high visibility; provides scene security and protection for fire and medical personnel.
• 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.
• Serves as bailiff, maintaining order and security in assigned courts.
• Serves as a deputy coroner, assisting in death investigations.
• Serves as Range Officer or Tactical Officer at Sheriff’s Training Facility; directs the safe usage of range, prepares training material and visual aids, serves as instructor on assigned subject matter.
• Exercises technical review over field training activities in various patrol procedures and techniques such as report writing, arrest, and search and seizure.
• Serves as a detective in a specialized investigative unit with responsibility for investigating crimes, identifying and apprehending criminals, and assisting in the prosecution of court cases. Conducts complex major investigations in such areas as homicide, arson, and fraud, requiring extensive technical knowledge and skill, and the ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and synthesize large amounts of information.
• Prepares and documents cases, completes reports and forms, and prepares and maintains other logs and records.
• Authors and executes search warrants and arrest warrants as necessary; communicates with prosecutors.
• 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.
• 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.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, policies, procedures, and terminology used in law enforcement, crime prevention, and investigation.
• Basic functions of law enforcement agencies; criminal law; police patrol procedures; booking procedures; legal requirements for incarceration; proper methods of maintaining custody of prisoners in jail facilities and during transportation; the operations and maintenance of standard police firearms.
• 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 a