Deputy Sheriff-Journey Level

County of Shasta•Redding, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, to perform law enforcement, crime prevention, and crime detection activities; and to do related work as required in all four divisions of the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office. This is the full journey level sworn class in the Deputy Sheriff's series. Incumbents rotate through various assignments and are expected to learn and perform the full range of duties required.

Requirements

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Possession of a current, valid POST Basic Certificate.
Minimum age at date of hire is 21.
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of law enforcement.
Knowledge of basic rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Office.
Knowledge of basic laws of arrest and rules of evidence.
Knowledge of basic laws applicable to the apprehension and treatment of juveniles.
Knowledge of care and operation of small firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
Ability to demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory.
Ability to secure information from witnesses and suspects.
Ability to make independent decisions while working in the field.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
Ability to write or prepare accurate, concise, and detailed criminal and informational reports.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions, regulations, and departmental policies.
Ability to use and care for firearms.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
Ability to learn to operate surveillance, control, and communications equipment.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, perform moderate physical effort on an intermittent basis and strenuous physical effort on an occasional basis.
Some positions may require the ability to use small boats in the performance of their duties.
Lateral transfer individuals must have successfully completed their probationary period in a law enforcement agency with general law enforcement duties.
Lateral transfer individuals must possess knowledge of laws pertaining to search and seizure, arrest and interrogation of suspects; rules of evidence and basic criminal law; law enforcement vehicular and foot patrol techniques; techniques of criminal investigation; court procedures in criminal and civil cases.

Responsibilities

Patrols assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property.
Conducts preliminary investigations.
Interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects.
Gathers evidence, and takes statements in connection with suspected criminal activities.
Substantiates finding of fact in court.
Serves warrants and civil documents.
Pursues and apprehends suspects and makes arrests.
Serves as rangemaster.
Directs traffic and enforces traffic laws.
Assists and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in investigations and arrests.
Keeps firearms and other equipment in good working condition.
If assignment is for the Shasta County waterways: Completes a paid 40-hour Marine Enforcement course. Enforces all county, state and federal laws as they pertain to the marine environment, educates the public on the need to boat safely, conducts investigations of boating and public accidents occurring on or near the water; administers first aid to injured victims; operates patrol boats; writes departmental reports; transports prisoners; directs boating traffic and enforces boating laws; maintains departmental files and records; and prepares detailed reports of all activities.
If assignment is in the Burney Station: Commits to serving the assigned beat areas for no less than three (3) years. Establishes residency within 120 days of hire, meaning the employee is physically located within 30 road miles of the Burney Station on a regular, consistent, and frequent basis.
If assigned to the Transportation and/or Alternative Custody Program within the Custody Division: Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and guards prisoners in the jail, other prisoner holding facilities, or other custody facilities; supervises prisoners at work, in transport, during visit conferences, while performing duties associated with Alternative Custody Program (ACP) and other work release functions, and other activities; prepares prisoners for court, visits from attorneys, and for the prisoner's transfer and release; and ensures the safe transport of prisoners and civil commits between the jail, courts, scheduled medical appointments, hospitals, and prison systems both in and out of the State of California.