Deputy Sheriff Bailiff I / II

Deputy Sheriff Bailiff Opportunity

The Del Norte County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Deputy Sheriff Bailiff. This position is classified as full-time. To perform court security duties in Del Norte Superior Court; 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.

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.

• Supervises a courtroom and removes disruptive individuals if necessary.
• Responds to threats outside the courtroom and collaborates with other law enforcement officers.
• Announce the judge and inform them when all parties are ready to proceed
• Protect the courtroom by supervising all exits.
• Escort the defendant, plaintiff and jury to their seats
• Handle evidence and court documents
• Oversee processes involving subpoenas and paperwork
• Act as a neutral party in the courtroom.
• Serves a variety of legal papers and civil documents such as subpoenas, arrest warrants, writs of execution, orders to show cause, summonses, complaints, etc. Ensure everyone in the courtroom follows the appropriate procedures.
• Keep order during a trial.
• Transports inmates to the Court, hospital and various other appropriate locations.
• Conducts security checks of Courthouse.
• Attends departmental briefings and training courses.
• Performs higher level duties in a training capacity.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriff-Bailiff I include graduation from high school supplemented with some education in Police Science and completion of POST basic academy. 12 week field training requirement may be required of newly certified P.O.S.T. applicants.

Minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriff Bailiff II include graduation from high school supplemented with some education in Police Science; one year of experience as a Deputy Sheriff-Bailiff 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; ability to obtain POST Intermediate Certification within time limits specified by departmental policy. Special requirements include possession of and ability to maintain a valid Driver's License.

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.

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. Del Norte County is an equal opportunity employer hiring employment eligible applicants.