Deputy Sheriff

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill regular, full-time positions in the class of Deputy Sheriff at the Yolo County Sheriffs Office. This assignment will be to patrol an assigned area and enforce State and local laws; to receive and serve civil processes and subpoenas; to supervise inmates in the jail facility; to perform duties as a courtroom bailiff; and to perform other related duties as required.

COMPETITIVE PAY INCENTIVES

• Prior sworn safety experience with a law enforcement agency shall be credited towards years of County service solely for the purpose of calculating longevity.
• In addition to the salary posted in this job bulletin, employees receive additional compensation, up to a total of 15% of base, by stacking a maximum of two of the following incentives:
• 2.5% for possession of Intermediate POST
• 7.5% for possession of Advanced POST
• 2.5% for possession of a 2 year degree
• 7.5% for possession of a 4 year degree
• 10% for possession of post graduate degree

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answers calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of State and local laws;
• Observes assigned area for suspicious acts and unsafe conditions;
• Conducts preliminary investigations at scenes of accidents and crimes;
• Prepares detailed reports of all activities;
• Provides assistance to other Deputies and other law enforcement agencies as necessary;
• Receives and serves a variety of civil papers including summons and complaints, subpoenas, orders, writs of attachment, executions, and claim and delivery;
• Confers with appropriate parties in serving civil processes;
• Makes arrests in contempt proceeding;
• Effects evictions and seizes personal property ties;
• Serves as jailer;
• Serves as bailiff;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.

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

REQUIREMENTS

• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment;
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law;
• Successfully pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Department;
• Not have been convicted of a felony;
• Be in good physical condition and pass a thorough medical and psychological examination prior to employment.

Special Requirements: Persons employed in this class must be willing to work odd, irregular, and/or rotating shifts, holidays and weekends. In addition, incumbents must continue to maintain department standards for firearms qualification and training as a condition of employment. Each deputy must continue to meet the department standards on firearms qualifications.

License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Ability to: Ability to learn, understand, interpret, and apply departmental policies, and rules and laws and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement work; ability to write clear, comprehensive reports and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, and events; ability to learn the use and care of firearms; ability to exercise care in proper driving of a departmental vehicle; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action under emergency conditions.