Deputy Sheriff II

Posting number: 26-00005

Department: Sheriff's Office

Division: 221 - Sheriff

Job classification: Deputy Sheriff II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Law Enforcement

Summary

• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Numerous specialty positions
• Overtime availability, hazard pay, uniform allowance, and benefits
  • PERS retirement
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Paid leave
• Hiring Bonus for new hires as follows:
  • $3,000.00 upon hire
  • $3,000.00 upon completion of probationary period
  • $3,000.00 twenty-four months from hire date
  • $3,000.00 thirty-six months from hire date

Please Note:

• This recruitment is open until filled. Human Resources reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time. Applications will be screened on a weekly basis.
• The successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo a detailed background investigation.
• Evening, night and weekend work may be required.

DEFINITION
Deputy Sheriff II: This is the journey-level sworn classification in the Deputy Sheriff series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Deputy Sheriff I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level 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.

Positions in the Deputy Sheriff class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are typically filled by advancement from the I level after the completion of field training and gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for, and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of, the higher-level classification.

Examples of duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignment of different positions.

• Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observes situations, and deters crime by providing high visibility.
• 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.
• Prepares and documents cases, completes reports and forms, and prepares and maintains other logs and records.
• 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 p