CLASS TITLE:
DEPUTY SHERIFF
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned
supervisor, perform law enforcement and related services to safe guard the
lives, property and constitutional rights of citizens in the County; respond to
crime and accident scenes, emergency situations and other requests for
assistance; detect, apprehend and arrest criminals; enforce State and federal
laws and County ordinances; perform a variety of specialized duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Deputy Sheriff incumbents are sworn
law enforcement officers, are assigned patrol, bailiff, transportation or
investigation duties and many participate in specialized programs such as the
Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) program, and Imperial County Sheriff’s
Underwater Recovery Team (ICSURT).
Incumbents assigned to the Safety Boating Unit patrol by boat and
automobile to assure that the public utilize waterways in a safe, responsible
manner and incumbents are knowledgeable in small boat operation.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Patrol a designated area of the County in a motor
vehicle or boat to detect or prevent
criminal actions and traffic accidents, collect
evidence and information and provide
general assistance to the public.
Respond to crime and accident reports; assure
protection of the crime scene and physical
evidence; perform preliminary investigations as
required.
Respond to crime and accident reports; assure
protection of the crime scene and physical
evidence; perform preliminary investigations as
required.
Respond to a wide variety of calls from citizens in
need of first aid, information and
general assistance; check on the health and welfare
of frail and elderly citizens as
requested by family, friends and neighbors.
Apprehend, arrest and transport suspects to jail;
serve warrants; present evidence and
testify in court.
Transport
inmates for court appearances, psychological and medical evaluation and
treatment
and other activities which require leaving the jail.
Plan, organize and coordinate the service of a
variety of civil process papers and
documents throughout the County; assure compliance
with established procedures and
legal requirements.
Plan and conduct investigations in specialized areas
such as narcotics, deaths, internal
affairs and scientific investigations; gather,
preserve and analyze physical evidence.
Respond to and investigate deaths due to homicide,
suicide, accidents, natural or
undetermined causes; obtain, preserve and evaluate
evidence; determine identity of the
victim and cause of death as appropriate.
Perform bailiff duties as assigned, administering to
the needs of the court and maintaining
and preserving order in the courtroom to assure that
proper decorum is observed by
litigants, attorneys, witnesses and spectators;
assure the safety and security of jurors as
required by law.
Communicate with other County personnel, law
enforcement agencies and health care
providers to coordinate efforts, resolve problems
and exchange information.
Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized
equipment such as firearms, police vehicles,
radios, baton, kubaton, handcuffs, flares and field
test kits, mace and other equipment
pertinent to the assignment.
Prepare and maintain records and logs related to
daily activities as required by the
Department of Boating and Waterways; prepare clear
and concise incident and
investigative reports.
Conduct boating safety classes educating the boating
public concerning boating laws and
required safety equipment.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Sheriff's Department organization, policies and
directives.
Principles, practices and procedures used in law
enforcement.
Boating laws dealing with
State, County and federal laws and ordinances.
Recent legislation and court decisions affecting law
enforcement activities.
Rules of evidence and laws of arrest.
Interviewing and interrogation techniques.
Geography of the County and specific areas of
assignment.
Traffic and crowd control techniques.
Crime scene preservation and investigation methods
and techniques.
Proper use and care of police weapons.
Record-keeping techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling,
punctuation and vocabulary.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and
courtesy.
Health and safety regulations.
ABILITY TO:
Protect the lives, property and constitutional
rights of citizens in the County.
Maintain current knowledge of the law and modern law
enforcement techniques.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective
course of action.
Assure the safety and security of County jail
inmates.
Receive, book, process and discharge inmates.
Supervise, observe, move, escort and secure inmates
during daily activities.
Present evidence and testimony in court.
Respond to crime and emergency scenes and take
immediate and appropriate action.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Read, interpret, apply and explain laws, codes,
rules, regulations, policies and
procedures.
Understand and work within scope of authority.
Relate effectively to people of a variety of
cultures, languages, handicaps and socio-
economic situations.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective
working relationships with others.
Comply with safety standards and regulations.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and
accurately.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Work independently with little direction.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Work confidentially with discretion.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or GED and
completion of POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) at an approved basic
police academy.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
POST Certificate and valid
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Indoor and outdoor environment;
subject to shift work, working evening/variable hours, and driving a vehicle to
conduct work.
Physical abilities required include
above-average physical endurance in running, climbing and lifting as well as
good balance, hearing, and seeing to drive a vehicle.
Incumbents may be exposed to gunfire,
toxic chemicals, traffic hazards, occasional driving at high speeds,
communicable diseases, physical abuse from hostile or disoriented individuals,
and adverse weather conditions.