Job Details

Deputy Sheriff II

When you work for the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, you aren't just another employee, you are family. Our family is growing and we want you to join! We are looking for people who like to stay busy, can multi-task and have excellent communication skills while still being able to understand and maintain confidentiality standards.

Why work for the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:

• 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.

What you'll do:

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public; performs related work as assigned.

Deputy Sheriff II is the experienced class in this series, fully competent to perform a wide range of peace officer duties. It is distinguished from Sheriff's Sergeant in that the latter supervises and trains deputies in addition to participating in law enforcement activities.

Examples of duties:

• Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observe situations and deter crime by providing high visibility.
• Responds to suspicious activities and answers emergency 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 designated adult criminal activity and incidents as the assigned detective.
• Coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, overseeing 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 records, 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 team member in such special projects as drug enforcement, livestock investigations and boating regulation enforcement.
• Investigates traffic accidents and provides traffic and crowd control as necessary; participates in special details and assignments, including K-9 and Search and Rescue.
• Retrieves, identifies and returns found property and/or evidence to owners.
• Provides emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons and requests additional response.
• Provides information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public.
• Coordinates with and serves as back-up to other local law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications:

Note: The level and scope of knowledge and skills listed below are related to the job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics.

Knowledge of:

• Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts.
• Techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations.
• Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work.
• First aid methods and their applications.

Skill in:

• Reading, interpreting and applying complex laws, procedures and policies.
• Observing and accurately recalling places, names, descriptive characteristics and facts of incidents.
• Remaining calm and taking appropriate action in tense situations.
• Making rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, records and other written materials.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Other requirements:

Must possess a valid California driver's license. Must be willing to work evenings, nights, weekends and holiday shifts. Must be able to obtain a basic P.O.S.T. certification within twelve months of appointment as a Deputy Sheriff I and maintain firearms qualification.

Desirable education and experience:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is:

Deputy Sheriff II: In addition to the above, eighteen months of sworn law enforcement experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Deputy Sheriff I.