Deputy Sheriff - Bailiff

Overview

This is an Extra Help non-benefited position limited to 999 hours per fiscal year.

DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, to serve as bailiff during court proceedings; and to do related work as required.

This is a fully trained journey level classification for the performance of professional law enforcement work.

Sheriff Sergeant

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Note:

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Conducts preliminary investigations.
• Interrogates witnesses.
• Gathers evidence and takes statements in connection with suspected criminal activities.
• Substantiates findings of fact in court.
• Makes arrests.
• Assists and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies, responding to incidents, conducting investigations and making arrests.
• May guard prisoners while they are on work details.
• Searches files for information.
• Keeps firearms and other equipment in good working condition.
• Prepares detailed reports of all activities and incidents.

• May be assigned to facilitate communications with other law enforcement agencies.
• 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.

Knowledge of

• Modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including bailiff/court security.
• 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.
• Use and care of Department authorized firearms.
• 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.

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX. The ability to safely and accurately handle a firearm and other less-lethal devices.

Work performed in an office and courtroom environment; continuous contact with staff and the public.

Experience:

Previous experience in law enforcement work is highly desirable.

Qualification:

Completion of sufficient education and other background to meet POST certification requirements is mandatory. Completion of advanced educational training in criminology, criminal justice, and law enforcement is desirable.

• Possession of a current and valid California Driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Graduation from a Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T) certified academy.
• Possession of CPR / First Aid Certificate.