Deputy Sheriff

$7,706 - $10,325/Yr

Sacramento County (CA) - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Sacramento, CA

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

Under supervision, the Deputy Sheriff performs law enforcement duties to protect life and property and to preserve law and order, and to perform related work as required. This class is the journey level class in the Deputy Sheriff series. Incumbents perform the full range of duties including patrol, community oriented policing, crime prevention, crime investigations, supervision and control of inmates, court services, or specialized activities such as training, burglary prevention, and community liaison, depending on the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement duties to protect life and property
• Preserve law and order
• Conduct patrols and community-oriented policing
• Engage in crime prevention and investigations
• Supervise and control inmates
• Provide court services and specialized activities
• Train and liaise with community groups

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) test
• Possession of a State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate or completion of a POST Basic Academy or current enrollment in a POST Basic Academy
• Ability to read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and ordinances
• Ability to analyze and interpret legal codes and criminal evidence
• Ability to recognize criminal activity and identify potential dangers
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of federal, state, and county codes and ordinances relating to law enforcement
• Knowledge of modern principles and procedures of law enforcement work
• Knowledge of court and evidence procedures
• Knowledge of public and private community resources and programs
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public
• Ability to show compassion and empathy for others

Benefits

• Range A - $7,706.46 - $9,364.67/month
• Range B - $10,325.16/month
• Probationary period of twelve (12) months
• Opportunities for continued professional training (CPT) in accordance with POST regulations