**AN AMADOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED**
To Apply Visit: Deputy Sheriff and select "Apply".
* * * * * $7,500.00 NEW HIRE BONUS * * * * *
$3,000.00 Upon Successful Completion of Field Training
$4,500.00 Upon Successful Completion of Probation
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work by patrolling assigned areas and answering calls and complaints; to serve as bailiff during court proceedings; to investigate incidents and perform identification work; to serve as deputy coroner; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a fully trained journey level classification for the performance of professional law enforcement work. Incumbents perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments. While an incumbent may be assigned to a specific area of law enforcement, he/she must be capable of performing assignments in other areas.
REPORTS TO
Sheriff Sergeant
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
None
Examples of Duties:
- Patrols assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property.
- Conducts preliminary investigations.
- Interrogates witnesses.
- Gathers evidence and takes statements in connection with suspected criminal activities.
- Substantiates findings of fact in court.
- Serves warrants/civil papers and makes arrests.
- Investigates accidents.
- Assists and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies, responding to incidents, conducting investigations and making arrests.
- Dispatches law enforcement personnel.
- May guard prisoners while they are on work details.
- May transport mental health clients.
- May be assigned to assist with fingerprinting or fingerprint classification work.
- Takes pictures or makes sketches at crime scenes.
- Lifts latent prints and takes plaster casts at crime scenes.
- Searches files for information.
- May develop photographs.
- Keeps firearms and other equipment in good working condition.
- Prepares detailed reports of all activities and incidents.
- Functions as a Deputy Coroner.
- May be assigned to facilitate communications with other law enforcement agencies.
- May perform assigned shift responsibilities at the jail and function as a booking officer.
- May perform staff administrative duties such as training, background investigations, crime prevention, public relations, and school liaison work.
- May be assigned to conduct follow-up, in-depth investigations for the preparation of charges in criminal cases.
- May secure search warrants and criminal complaints, preparing detailed reports.
- May make public speaking engagements at schools, fairs, official meetings and service clubs, serving as a Department spokesperson.
- May function as an undercover officer to conduct in-depth investigations for the detection and prevention of the sale of narcotics and the arrest of drug offenders.
Knowledge of:
- Modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, bailiff, and basic crime scene investigation.
- Laws of apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of felonies and misdemeanors.
- Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence.
- Laws applicable to the apprehension, retention, and treatment of juveniles.
- Recent court decisions affecting arrest procedures and the handling of suspects and detained persons.
- The general geography and topography of Amador County.
- Use and care of Department authorized fire arms.
- First aid techniques.
- Principles of criminal identification and fingerprint classification.
Ability to:
- Perform a wide variety of professional law enforcement work.
- Understand and interpret laws and regulations relating to arrest, rules of evidence, and the apprehension, retention and treatment of prisoners and juveniles.
- Understand and interpret the Code of Civil Procedures and Civil Processes.
- Carefully observe incidents and situations, accurately remembering names, faces, numbers, circumstances, and places.
- Secure information from witnesses and suspects.
- Make independent judgements and adopt quick, effective, and responsible courses of action during emergencies.
- Write clear and comprehensive reports.
- Meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use and care for firearms.
- Effectively represent the Sheriff's Department in contacts with the public and other law enforcement agencies.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationship with those contacted during the course of work.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience
- Previous experience in law enforcement work is highly desirable.
- Completion of sufficient education and other background to meet P.O.S.T. certification requirements is mandatory.
- Completion of advanced educational training in criminology, criminal justice, and law enforcement is desirable.
Selection Requirement: All interested applicants must fill out an Amador County employment application. Applications will be evaluated by a screening committee. The best qualified candidates will be selected for an interview.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or similar classifications for a period of one (1) year.