Deputy Sheriff I/II (Experienced Level/Lateral Transfer)

Posting number: 5193-26

Department: Sheriff's Department

Job classification: DEPUTY SHERIFF II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

Stanislaus County is accepting lateral transfer applications from current Deputy Sheriff I/II. Lateral incentives may be available for eligible candidates.

Please click here for more details on Stanislaus County’s Lateral Transfer Hiring Incentives

Stanislaus County Personnel Policy defines lateral transfers as persons with permanent or probationary status employed in another public agency and originally hired in that agency through a competitive process in the same or comparable classification requiring similar minimum qualifications. Additionally, the candidate must be currently employed with another governmental organization at the time of the conditional offer of employment.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time.
Oral Examination: TBD

Questions? We're Here to Help!

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, the recruitment process, or need assistance with your application, please contact the Sheriff's Recruitment Team at (209) 525-7004. 

• Civil Division
• Contract Cities
• Coroners Facility
• Court Services
• Detectives
• Special Vehicles Operations unit
• StanCATT
• Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency
• Traffic/Motors

• Aero Squadron
• Bomb Team
• Dive Team
• Honor Guard
• K-9
• Mounted Unit
• S.W.A.T.

Examples of duties

• Patrol assigned areas for the protection of life and property;
• Serve legal papers such as subpoenas, summons, complaints, and writs of attachment, execution and restitution;
• Collect fees due the County;
• Serve warrants and makes arrests;
• Conduct coroner's investigations and secure property;
• Investigate accidents;
• Administer first aid;
• Receive and answer complaints;
• Prepare reports and keep routine records;
• Interrogate persons suspected of crimes;
• Prepare evidence for court presentation;
• Appear in court as a witness or arresting officer;
• Transport prisoners;
• Work in the courts as a Bailiff;
• Perform identification and photographic work; and
• Work administrative or special assignments.

Qualifications

• Secure information from witnesses and suspects;
• Write clear and comprehensive reports;
• Demonstrate physical endurance, agility and strength;
• Understand written and oral instructions;
• Make independent decisions while working in the field;
• Work with and control sensitive, confidential information; and
• Operate a motor vehicle.

• Principles and practices of law enforcement and community regulations; and
• Criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest, search and seizures.