Deputy Sheriff-Operations

County of Monterey•Salinas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting motivated men and women who have successfully graduated from a California Peace Officer Standards & Training (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.

Requirements

Proven track record demonstrating knowledge of criminal law including the laws of arrest, search and seizure and rules of evidence and crime prevention methods
Knowledge of the Code of Civil Procedure and the Civil Code of California
Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; proper use of words, sentence structure, paragraph construction in order to write comprehensive narrative reports.
Knowledge of the principles of human behavior and mediation; criminal attitudes and behavior patterns on the social factors underlying criminal behavior
Knowledge of court procedures in criminal and civil cases.
Ability to use tact, logical reasoning and sensitivity when dealing with problems of the general public
Ability to control volatile situations through command presence, leadership ability and decisiveness.
Ability to 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.
Ability to use restraint equipment and firearms.
Ability to work effectively in a calm and professional manner with uncooperative or irate individuals and de-escalate potentially hostile and dangerous situations.
Must meet the minimum requirements established for Peace Officers pursuant to Sections 1029, 1031, and 1031.4 of the California Government Code
Must have successfully graduated from a California Peace Officer Standards & Training (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. pursuant to Section 832.4 of the California State Penal Code
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
Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination or voice stress analysis and medical and psychological examinations
Must maintain the standards established by the California Commission of P.O.S.T. and the Sheriff’s Office
Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles by the time of hire
Must provide acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Veterans’ preference points are awarded for this recruitment.

Responsibilities

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