- Patrols assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property.
- Conducts preliminary investigations and interrogates witnesses.
- Tests for sobriety, performs CPR and First Aid, physically restrains subjects and prisoners.
- Substantiate findings of fact in court.
- Serve warrants, subpoenas and make arrests; serves subpoenas; investigates accidents.
- Responds to death scenes and secures area, examines body and scene for forensic evidence.
- Gathers information to assist in determining cause of death.
- Coordinates and cooperates with responding personnel and release of body and/or organs.
- Secures personal belongings and effects of the deceased, notifies next of kin.
- May assist in the disposition of the deceased due to death by natural causes.
- Refers questionable deaths to the Coroner's division.
- Delivers and executes civil processes such as writs of attachment, possession and execution, subpoenas, summons and complaints.
- Assists and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies' investigations and arrests.
- Lifts latent prints, takes pictures or makes sketches of crime scene and takes plaster at crime scenes.
- Gather evidence and take statements in connection with suspected criminal activities.
- Keeps firearms and other equipment in good working condition.
- May function as a SWAT Team member or function as an undercover officer for the detection and prevention of the sale of narcotics and the arrest of drug offenders.
- Performs public relations and community policing activities to include law enforcement education, public safety, and crime prevention.
- May be assigned to schools, community law enforcement offices, correctional facilities, equestrian law enforcement, canine unit, lake patrol, or other special assignments.
- Performs assigned shift responsibilities, maintains confidentiality; follows supervisor's direction and department rules and regulations; may assist with training new staff.
- Primary duty is to serve as bailiff to the Superior Courts of Merced County.
- Maintains security and preserve order in courtroom facilities.
- Holds, guards and transports prisoners from Detention to Court and return.
- During court, takes charge of jury, witnesses and other personnel involved in the cases.
- May make court room arrests.
- Provides support to other law enforcement agencies and Deputy Sheriff/Coroners outside of court related duties.
- Develop a close working relationship with judges and court personnel in order to ensure the efficient operation of the court.
- Keep records, prepare reports and perform related office work as required.
- Protects assigned judge, jury, public and courtroom
- Prepares detailed reports of all activities; deliver and execute civil processes.
- Transports persons arrested to jail or court.
- Respond appropriately to situations; performs in-the-line-of-duty firearm responsibilities.
- Physically restrain subjects and prisoners; maintain strength, endurance and agility.
- Enforce California Penal and Vehicle Codes.
- Follow orders and directions of senior staff in charge of command.
- Perform job duties under stressful conditions
- Analyze data, complete comprehensive reports, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
- Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Maintain consistent/regular attendance and punctuality.
- Effectively represent the County, Sheriff and department with the community.
- Conduct activities on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
- Lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds.
- Perform timely and required procedures, duties and responsibilities.
- Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
- Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
- Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
- Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
- Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
- Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
- Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
- The general geography and topography of Merced County.
- Use and care of small fire arms; First Aid techniques.
- California Penal & Vehicle Codes; Laws of arrest and rules of evidence.
- Laws applicable to the apprehension, retention and treatment of prisoners and juveniles.
- Principles of identification and fingerprint classification; code of Civil Procedures and Civil Processes.
- Observe and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
- Understand and interpret laws and regulations relating to arrest and rules of evidence, apprehension, retention and treatment of prisoners and juveniles.
- Understand and accurately interpret the Code of Civil Procedures and Civil Processes.
- Secure information from witnesses and suspects
- Effectively perform Deputy Sheriff/Coroner duties and responsibilities.
- Work in any area of law enforcement at an experienced level.
- Make independent judgments, adopt quick, and effective and responsible courses of action during emergencies.
- Write clear, complete and comprehensive reports.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationship with those contacted during the course of work.
- Meet standards of physical stature, condition, strength, endurance and agility.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use and care for firearms.
- Perform notifications to next of kin of deceased with understanding and empathy.
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Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I/II - Merced, United States - Merced County (CA)
Description
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be eligible for hiring incentive payments up to $12,000 as well as additional sick and vacation hours front-loaded depending on specific experiencePlease Note:
Applications will not be accepted without submission of California Basic POST Certificate or California Basic Academy Graduation Certificate or proof of current enrollment in a Basic P.O.S.T.
Academy.Duties may include, depending upon assignment, but are not limited to the following:
Experience:
Level I
None.
Level II
Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement work equivalent to Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I.
Education:
High school graduation or equivalence.
Certification:
Possession of Certification of Completion from a Basic P.O.S.T Academy and First Aid and CPR certificates. Successful completion of Merced County Sheriff's Department Field Training Program required within one year of appointment.
License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
Citizenship:
Must be a United States Citizen
Note:
Applications will be accepted with proof of current enrollment in a Basic P.O.S.T. Academy. Appointments will only be made after successful completion of Basic P.O.S.T. Academy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
