Deputy Sheriff - $7,500.00 New Hire Bonus

**AN AMADOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED** To Apply Visit: Deputy Sheriff and select "Apply". * * * * * $7,500.00 NEW HIRE BONUS * * * * * $3,000.00 Upon Successful Completion of Field Training $4,500.00 Upon Successful Completion of Probation DEFINITION Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work by patrolling assigned areas and answering calls and complaints; to serve as bailiff during court proceedings; to investigate incidents and perform identification work; to serve as deputy coroner; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a fully trained journey level classification for the performance of professional law enforcement work. Incumbents perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments. While an incumbent may be assigned to a specific area of law enforcement, he/she must be capable of performing assignments in other areas. REPORTS TO Sheriff Sergeant CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED None Examples of Duties: • Patrols assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property. • Conducts preliminary investigations. • Interrogates witnesses. • Gathers evidence and takes statements in connection with suspected criminal activities. • Substantiates findings of fact in court. • Serves warrants/civil papers and makes arrests. • Investigates accidents. • Assists and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies, responding to incidents, conducting investigations and making arrests. • Dispatches law enforcement personnel. • May guard prisoners while they are on work details. • May transport mental health clients. • May be assigned to assist with fingerprinting or fingerprint classification work. • Takes pictures or makes sketches at crime scenes. • Lifts latent prints and takes plaster casts at crime scenes. • Searches files for information. • May develop photographs. • Keeps firearms and other equipment in good working condition. • Prepares detailed reports of all activities and incidents. • Functions as a Deputy Coroner. • May be assigned to facilitate communications with other law enforcement agencies. • May perform assigned shift responsibilities at the jail and function as a booking officer. • May perform staff administrative duties such as training, background investigations, crime prevention, public relations, and school liaison work. • May be assigned to conduct follow-up, in-depth investigations for the preparation of charges in criminal cases. • May secure search warrants and criminal complaints, preparing detailed reports. • May make public speaking engagements at schools, fairs, official meetings and service clubs, serving as a Department spokesperson. • May function as an undercover officer to conduct in-depth investigations for the detection and prevention of the sale of narcotics and the arrest of drug offenders. Knowledge of: • Modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, bailiff, and basic crime scene investigation. • Laws of apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of felonies and misdemeanors. • Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence. • Laws applicable to the apprehension, retention, and treatment of juveniles. • Recent court decisions affecting arrest procedures and the handling of suspects and detained persons. • The general geography and topography of Amador County. • Use and care of Department authorized fire arms. • First aid techniques. • Principles of criminal identification and fingerprint classification. Ability to: • Perform a wide variety of professional law enforcement work. • Understand and interpret laws and regulations relating to arrest, rules of evidence, and the apprehension, retention and treatment of prisoners and juveniles. • Understand and interpret the Code of Civil Procedures and Civil Processes. • Carefully observe incidents and situations, accurately remembering names, faces, numbers, circumstances, and places. • Secure information from witnesses and suspects. • Make independent judgements and adopt quick, effective, and responsible courses of action during emergencies. • Write clear and comprehensive reports. • Meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility. • Demonstrate proficiency in the use and care for firearms. • Effectively represent the Sheriff's Department in contacts with the public and other law enforcement agencies. • Establish and maintain cooperative relationship with those contacted during the course of work. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience • Previous experience in law enforcement work is highly desirable. • Completion of sufficient education and other background to meet P.O.S.T. certification requirements is mandatory. • Completion of advanced educational training in criminology, criminal justice, and law enforcement is desirable. Selection Requirement: All interested applicants must fill out an Amador County employment application. Applications will be evaluated by a screening committee. The best qualified candidates will be selected for an interview. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or similar classifications for a period of one (1) year.