A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
To learn the principles and practices of law enforcement work in the Sheriff's Department; to participate in required training courses; and to perform routine, non-enforcement duties.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the trainee level of the Deputy Sheriff series. Incumbents are expected to attend a basic POST approved police academy, or perform non-enforcement duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Supervision is provided by a Sheriff's Sergeant, or other higher level line officer. Functional or technical supervision may be provided by a Deputy Sheriff II, or a higher level line officer. Participate in all required training programs. Read and study technical and legal materials pertaining to law enforcement procedures and policies. Participate in written and job skill examinations to demonstrate newly learned skills and knowledge. Participate in weaponless self-defense training. Receive and process prisoners. Guard and escort inmates within the jail and other correctional facilities. Maintain records of Sheriff's Department equipment and supplies, and the personal property of inmates. Examine prisoner's mail for contraband. Answer telephone inquires regarding the status of inmates. Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Knowledge of:
Math sufficient to compute percentages, decimals and fractions.
Skill/Ability to:
Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers. Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment. Gather, interpret, and compare technical data. Follow oral and written instruction. Retain and recall information. Accurately record information from oral and written sources. Read, research, understand, and apply technical materials. Communicate and deal with other employees, supervisors, and inmates under conditions requiring tact, patience, courtesy, and judgement. Work under stress.
Education :
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license. [Deputy Sheriff Trainee]
