Deputy Sheriff-Operations

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

Job summary

Monterey County Sheriff's Office seeks Deputy Sheriff-Operations to patrol Monterey County, enforce laws, and conduct investigations. You will write comprehensive reports, gather evidence, and support court proceedings while upholding public safety standards.

Requirements include California POST-approval or certification and the ability to work flexible hours. The role involves field work across diverse communities within the county.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal law, arrest, search and seizure procedures.
• Familiarity with Code of Civil Procedure and civil code basics.
• Ability to write clear, accurate narrative reports.
• Understanding of human behavior and mediation principles.
• Knowledge of court procedures in criminal and civil cases.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle or on foot to protect life and property.
• Prepare investigative reports, follow-up documentation as required.
• Issue citations and conduct arrests using proper procedures.
• Conduct investigations at scenes and collect evidence.
• Interview witnesses and interview suspects as needed.
• Serve civil process documents and testify in court when required.

Skills

Criminal law & arrest rules

Search & seizure rules

Rules of evidence & crime prevention

Civil procedure basics

Court procedures knowledge

Education

POST-certified / Academy graduate

Job description

Final Filing Deadline: Continuous

Exam #26/36A22/05IE

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting motivated men and women who have successfully graduated from a California Peace Officer Standards & P.O.S.T. approved police academy; or possess a valid California Basic P.O.S.T. certificate to apply for Deputy Sheriff-Operations

The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Operation Bureaus. The Sheriff’s Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour uniformed patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support.

Deputies hired in these positions will work in the Enforcement Operations Bureau and patrol an assigned area of Monterey County, enforce state and local laws, perform crime prevention and crime detection activities, perform community relations activities, and perform other related work as required.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they arise.

• Patrols assigned areas in an automobile, on foot or by other means for the keeping of peace and protection of life and property
• Writes and prepares complete and accurate investigative reports, supplemental and follow-up reports as required by law enforcement and departmental policy
• Issues citations and/or apply proper techniques of arrest, search, and seizure in the apprehension of suspects, and transports suspects to the County jail
• Conducts investigations at scenes of accidents and crimes; conducts the identification, preservation, and collection of evidence; interviews witnesses to ascertain facts; interrogates suspects involved in or suspected to be involved in crimes
• Serves civil process documents such as subpoenas, summonses, complaints, writs of attachment, execution and restitution
• Testifies in court based upon evidence uncovered during the course of investigations

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working knowledge of:

• Criminal law including the laws of arrest, search and seizure and rules of evidence and crime prevention methods
• Code of Civil Procedure and the Civil Code of California
• Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; proper use of words, sentence structure, paragraph construction in order to write comprehensive narrative reports.
• The principles of human behavior and mediation; criminal attitudes and behavior patterns on the social factors underlying criminal behavior
• Court procedures in criminal and civil cases.

Skill and Ability to:

• Use tact, logical reasoning and sensitivity when dealing with problems of the general public
• Control volatile situations through command presence, leadership ability and decisiveness.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, members of the public and other law enforcement agencies contacted through the course of work; respond in a positive manner to supervision and direction; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable, and consistent basis.
• Use restraint equipment and firearms.
• Work effectively in a calm and professional manner with uncooperative or irate individuals and de-escalate potentially hostile and dangerous situations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Pursuant to Sections 1029, 1031, and 1031.4 of the California Government Code, incumbents must meet the minimum requirements established for Peace Officers
• Pursuant to Section 832.4 of the California State Penal Code, incumbents must have successfully graduated from a California Peace Officer Standards & P.O.S.T. approved police academy; or possess a valid California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate issued by the California Commission on P.O.S.T
• Must be at least 20 1/2 years of age at the date of application and 21 years of age at the date of appointment
• Successfully pass a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination or voice stress analysis and medical and psychological examinations
• Maintain the standards established by the California Commission of P.O.S.T. and the Sheriff’s Office
• Work flexible hours, shifts, weekends and holidays, and subject to hold-over and call-back duty
• Possess and maintains a valid California Class C driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles by the time of hire
• Work in various locations throughout the County of Monterey
• Wear a uniform or appropriate attire for non-uniform duties

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit A-OS Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve in a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

Notes:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I‑9.
• If you are hired into this classificat