Deputy Sheriff

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 are available for prior sworn safety experience with a law enforcement agency. 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

Interested applicants must submit an online County of Yolo Employment application and a completed supplemental questionnaire. Candidates that are currently attending a California P.O.S.T Law Enforcement Training Academy and are near graduation are encouraged to apply! Employment will be contingent upon proof of P.O.S.T Basic Certification after completion of Academy training. A copy of California P.O.S.T Basic certification OR verification of current P.O.S.T Basic Academy enrollment should be attached to the employment application.

The essential functions of this position include:

• Answering calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of State and local laws;
• Observing assigned area for suspicious acts and unsafe conditions;
• Conducting preliminary investigations at scenes of accidents and crimes;
• Preparing detailed reports of all activities;
• Providing assistance to other Deputies and other law enforcement agencies as necessary;
• Receiving and serving a variety of civil papers including summons and complaints, subpoenas, orders, writs of attachment, executions, and claim and delivery;
• Conferring with appropriate parties in serving civil processes;
• Making arrests in contempt proceeding;
• Effecting evictions and seizing personal property ties;
• Serving as jailer;
• Serving as bailiff;
• Performing other related duties as required.

Minimum qualifications include:

• 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.
• Applicants must also be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment, 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, and be in good physical condition and pass a thorough medical and psychological examination prior to employment.

Special requirements include willingness to work odd, irregular, and/or rotating shifts, holidays and weekends. Incumbents must continue to maintain department standards for firearms qualification and training as a condition of employment. Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher.

Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. The selection process includes screening for minimum qualifications, department selection interview, behavioral assessment, background investigation, final interview with the Sheriff and/or the Sheriff's designee, and conditional job offer pending psychological and medical exams.

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io. It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.