Deputy Sheriff I / II

Deputy Sheriff-Coroner Position

The Del Norte County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Sheriff-Coroner. This position is classified as full-time. Upon hire, a lateral hire shall be provided 48 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for time off during the first six months of employment. After six months of employment, any unused PTO shall be converted to compensatory time.

To perform patrol activities on an assigned beat; to enforce Federal, State and County laws, codes and regulations; to maintain law and order; and to serve and protect the life and property of County residents. This work consists of routine to varied and responsible professional law enforcement duties at entry to journeyman levels of classification.

Detailed Work Activities

Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Patrols County roads and waterways in order to prevent crime and protect life and property of County residents.
• Responds to radio messages, telephone instructions, and / or citizen's requests to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of burglaries, thefts, robberies, deaths, assaults, accidents, and other disturbances.
• Performs physical searches of criminal suspects. Arrests law violators.
• Prepares a variety of reports and other recordkeeping documents such as arrest and investigation reports.
• Testifies in court in connection with criminal prosecutions.
• Assembles and prepares special reports related to internal affairs and juvenile cases and investigations.
• Serves a variety of legal papers and civil documents such as subpoenas, arrest warrants, writs of execution, orders to show cause, summonses, complaints, etc.
• Performs a variety of jail duties such as fingerprinting, booking and jail security.
• Transports inmates to the Court, hospital and various other appropriate locations.
• Conducts security checks and provides security services to special locations and facilities such as the County airport and local businesses.
• Assures the preservation of criminal evidence until it is properly collected or recorded.
• Participates in criminal stakeouts as assigned.
• Participates in coroner's investigations, insuring that evidence is not disturbed, sealing residences, assisting in determining cause of death, securing personal property. And acting as a witness at autopsies.
• Participates in public relations programs such as crime prevention presentations and high school visitations.
• Attends departmental briefings and training courses.
• Performs search and rescue duties including under water recovery as assigned.
• Performs higher level duties in a training capacity.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Deputy Sheriff-Coroner I : Graduation from high school supplemented with some education in Police Science and completion of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) basic academy.

Deputy Sheriff-Coroner II : Graduation from high school supplemented with some education in Police Science; One year of experience as a Deputy Sheriff-Coroner I with the Del Norte County Sheriff's Department or an equivalent position in another California law enforcement agency; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; possession of POST Basic Law Enforcement Certificate; ability to obtain POST Intermediate Certification within time limits specified by departmental policy; successful completion of the Del Norte Sheriff's Office Field Training Program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Deputy Sheriff-Coroner I :

Deputy Sheriff-Coroner II :

Selection Process

The County of Del Norte does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual preference, or disability in any of its programs, activities, or hiring practices. All applications will be reviewed and those individuals with backgrounds most closely meeting the needs of the county will be selected for further review. In the event of a large number of qualifying applicants, a written examination may be given to determine which applicants will be invited to attend an oral interview. An eligibility list will be established upon completion of the oral interviews. Expenses (i.e. travel, food, lodging) incurred in connection with the interview shall be the burden of the applicant. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview / examination so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, Del Norte County is required to verify, within three days of employment of any person, that he / she is : 1) a citizen or national of the United States; 2) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to work in the United States.

Disaster Service Workers : All County of Del Norte employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County of Del Norte requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Work related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Del Norte County is an equal opportunity employer hiring employment eligible applicants. Disabled applicants who require special testing arrangements should contact the Human Resources Department prior to the filing deadline. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, applicants must provide acceptable proof of identity or authorization to work in the United States. A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to employment. The investigation may include reference checks, fingerprinting, credit check, driver history and inquiry to local, state and federal files to obtain criminal history information. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the selection process. Selection processes may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following : application review, competitive screening, written examination, performance examination, and / or oral examination. This bulletin is solely for the purpose of announcing a job opening. It does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revised without notice.