Deputy Sheriff II

Introduction

This recruitment is being conducted to fill part-time, per diem Deputy Sheriff II  vacancies within the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. The recruitment will only be used to fill part-time, per diem positions. These positions may be placed within any division of the office based on needs of the department.

Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen, physical and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Patrols County areas and enforces laws; checks homes, business establishments, schools and other features of the area for crime, suspicious circumstances and hazardous conditions; operates electronic communication equipment and responds to calls to preserve the peace and enforce laws to improve effectiveness and meet community needs.  Arrests and conducts searches of suspects; renders assistance; obtains statements and information; marks, preserves, and may process evidence.  Conducts investigations of crime, complaints and criminal violations; conducts coroner's investigations to inquire into and assist in the determination, circumstances, manner, and cause of death; gathers and protects evidence; interviews victims, witnesses and suspects.  May supervise inmates in a variety of activities at detention facilities.  Serves as bailiff; maintains security of and order in the court and removes disorderly persons when necessary; provides for security and safety of judges, jury deliberations, jurors, and the public; provides security and transportation of inmates to and from courts and other locations as required.  Performs coroner duties, including routine inspections of bodies involved in traumatic or unexpected deaths as well as the scene of the incidents; identification of decedent; identifies and notifies next of kin; maintains custody and protects property of deceased persons.  May act as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies; address public and private groups relative to community service programs such as neighborhood watch; may participate in conferences or seminars.  Serves and executes civil processes.  Patrols county waterways in boats; responds to and investigates reports of law violations and accidents; issues citations and makes physical arrest.  Testifies at hearings and trials.  Prepares incident, arrest, investigation and related reports.  Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required. (CPR)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER PATTERN I

Experience : One year of experience as a Deputy Sheriff I–Academy Certified in San Joaquin County service.

OR PATTERN II

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a General Education Development Certificate, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited institution.

Experience : One year paid experience as a fully sworn peace officer in a California POST Certified Law Enforcement Agency.

AND

License : Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Certificates : Possession of a valid POST Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Be at least 21 years of age upon appointment;

2. Meet minimum standards required for Peace Officers as set forth in Section 1029 and 1031 of the Government Code;

3. Pass background investigation conducted by Sheriff's Department, and;

4. Meet physical standards established for safety members.

KNOWLEDGE

Law enforcement practices, procedures, and resources; laws and ordinances offederal, state, and Countygeneral law enforcement; patrol and investigative practices and techniques; departmental policies and procedures; principles and methods of interviewing and interrogation; sociological concepts and communication skills in dealing with a diverse population; self defense tactics; procedures and laws governing obtaining and preservation of evidence; methods of personal identification used in law enforcement; principles of normal and abnormal human behavior; community public and private agency resources; public relations techniques; first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); use and care of firearms; police report writing techniques; basic computer and modern office automation technology and pertinent software programs.

ABILITY

Understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and ordinances related to law enforcement; enforce laws and ordinances; be honest and tactful in both pleasant and unpleasant situations; evaluate situations and determine appropriate courses of action; apply proper techniques of arrest and restraint; obtain information through interviews, interrogations and observations; record observations clearly and accurately; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; exercise sound judgment and stay calm at all times including stressful and emergency situations;work effectively with prisoners, fellow officers, public officials,general public, and others; relate to a wide variety of socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds; physically restrain or subdue suspects for the safety of themselves and others; work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules; perform duties while wearing required safety equipment; safely operate emergency response vehicles; operate and care for a variety of specialized law enforcement equipment including firearms, restraints and tactical equipment; operate electronic communication equipment; operate basic computer hardware and software.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility -Frequent operation of a data entry device; repetitive motion; sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time; driving; frequent running, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, crawling; drag 5 to 165 lbs; Lifting -Frequently 5 to 75 lbs; occasional lifting/turning of heavy objects or people; Visual -Constant good overall vision, reading/close-up work; color perception and use eye/hand coordination; frequent use of depth perception and field/peripheral vision; Dexterity -Frequent reaching; grasping; repetitive motion; writing; Hearing/Talking -Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone/radio, talking in person; ability to hear faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological -Constant decision making, concentration, and public contact; public speaking; dealing with emergency situations; frequent working alone; occasional exposure to trauma, grief, and death, hazardous materials; Special Requirements -Wear assigned safety equipment; work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules; Environmental -Frequent exposure to noise and varied weather conditions.

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