Deputy Sheriff I

DEPUTY SHERIFF i

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office

Supplemental Information:

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo a detailed background investigation.

DEFINTION

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public; performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Deputy Sheriff I is the entry level class of this peace officer series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine law enforcement duties while learning the more skilled and complex work. Because Deputy Sheriff I's frequently patrol alone after completion of academy and field training, they may encounter difficult situations requiring the application of considerable tact and judgment. This class is alternately staffed with Deputy Sheriff II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications for the higher level class.

• Responds to suspicious activities and answers emergency calls for service.
• Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observe situations and deter crime by providing high visibility.
• Enforces state and local laws and ordinances; issues verbal warnings and citations; pursues and apprehends suspects and request assistance as required.
• Investigates juvenile and designated adult criminal activity and incidents as the assigned detective.
• Coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, overseeing collection and preservation of physical evidence.
• Restores order, protects life and property, and maintains the peace at public gatherings and in conflict situations.
• Prepares and documents cases, completes reports and records, and prepares and maintains other logs and records.
• Transports criminals to the Courts, hospitals and various other locations.
• Serves civil papers to County residents; researches and locates person to be served.
• Serves as a team member in such special projects as drug enforcement, livestock investigations and boating regulation enforcement.
• Investigates traffic accidents and provides traffic and crowd control as necessary; participates in special details and assignments, including K-9 and Search and Rescue.
• Retrieves, identifies and returns found property and/or evidence to owners.
• Provides emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons and requests additional response.
• Provides information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public.
• Coordinates with and serves as back-up to other local law enforcement agencies.

• Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts.
• Techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations.
• Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work.
• First aid methods and their applications.

• Reading, interpreting and applying complex laws, procedures and policies.
• Observing and accurately recalling places, names,descriptive characteristics and facts of incidents.
• Remaining calm and taking appropriate action in tense situations.
• Making rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, records and other written materials.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

• Tier I: Up to 12/31/2012: 3% @ 50
• Tier II: Post 1/1/2013: 2.7% @ 57