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Monterey County lists this DEPUTY SHERIFF-OPERATIONS opportunity in salinas, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Deputy Sheriff-OperationsThe Monterey County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting motivated men and women who have successfully graduated from a California Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) approved police academy; or possess a valid California Basic P.O.S.T. certificate to apply for Deputy Sheriff-Operations.The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Operation Bureaus. The Sheriff's Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour uniformed patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support.Deputies hired in these positions will work in the Enforcement Operations Bureau and patrol an assigned area of Monterey County, enforce state and local laws, perform crime prevention and crime detection activities, perform community relations activities, and perform other related work as required.The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they arise.Examples of DutiesPatrols assigned areas in an automobile, on foot or by other means for the keeping of peace and protection of life and propertyWrites and prepares complete and accurate investigative reports, supplemental and follow-up reports as required by law enforcement and departmental policyIssues citations and/or apply proper techniques of arrest, search, and seizure in the apprehension of suspects, and transports suspects to the County jailConducts investigations at scenes of accidents and crimes; conducts the identification, preservation, and collection of evidence; interviews witnesses to ascertain facts; interrogates suspects involved in or suspected to be involved in crimesServes civil process documents such as subpoenas, summonses, complaints, writs of attachment, execution and restitutionTestifies in court based upon evidence uncovered during the course of investigationsExamples of Experience/Education/TrainingThe successful candidate will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Working knowledge of:Criminal law including the laws of arrest, search and seizure and rules of evidence and crime prevention methodsCode of Civil Procedure and the Civil Code of CaliforniaCorrect grammar, spelling and punctuation; proper use of words, sentence structure, paragraph construction in order to write comprehensive narrative reports.The principles of human behavior and mediation; criminal attitudes and behavior patterns on the social factors underlying criminal behaviorCourt procedures in criminal and civil cases.Skill and Ability to:Use tact, logical reasoning and sensitivity when dealing with problems of the general publicControl volatile situations through command presence, leadership ability and decisiveness.Develop and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, members of the public and other law enforcement agencies contacted through the course of work; respond in a positive manner to supervision and direction; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable, and consistent basis.Use restraint equipment and firearms.Work effectively in a calm and professional manner with uncooperative or irate individuals and de-escalate potentially hostile and dangerous situations.Conditions of EmploymentPursuant to Sections 1029, 1031, and 1031.4 of the California Government Code, incumbents must meet the minimum requirements established for Peace OfficersPursuant to Section 832.4 of the California State Penal Code, incumbents must have successfully graduated from a California Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) approved police academy; or possess a valid California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate issued by the California Commission on P.O.S.TMust be at least 20 1/2 years of age at the date of application and 21 years of age at the date of appointmentSuccessfully pass a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination or voice stress analysis and medical and psychological examinationsMaintain the standards established by the California Commission of P.O.S.T. and the Sheriff's OfficeWork flexible hours, shifts, weekends and holidays, and subject to hold-over and call-back dutyPossess and maintains a valid California Class C driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles by the time of hireWork in various locations throughout the County of MontereyWear a uniform or appropriate attire for non-uniform duties
Worksite address
salinas, CA, 93901, US
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