Deputy Sheriff​/Coroner I​/II

NOTE:
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriff II may be eligible for hiring incentive payments up to $13,000 as well as additional sick and vacation hours front-loaded depending on specific experience.

Please 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:

• 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.

Level I
None.

Level II
Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement work equivalent to Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I.

High school graduation or equivalence.

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.

Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

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.

• Respond appropriately to situations; performs in-the-line-of-duty firearm responsibilities.
• Physically restrain…