Deputy Sheriff II - Lateral​/Sheriff​/Court Security

Overview

Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the community values of Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Napa County is located in California s preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley, in the San Francisco Bay Area. The County emphasizes a high quality of life with access to shopping, dining, culture and recreation.

Veterans  Preference is applicable for this position and will be applied by the Napa County Sheriff s Office.

Deputy Sheriff II

• Maintain law and order within the County by performing law enforcement activities in a variety of assignments: patrol, investigations, court security and civil process.
• Patrol assigned areas; respond to calls to protect life and property; enforce County and State laws; conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations; direct traffic; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
• Investigate major crimes against property and persons; conduct follow-up investigations; gather evidence; conduct surveillance; locate and question witnesses; take statements; present information to the District Attorney for charges; appear in court as directed.
• Maintain safety and security in courtrooms; serve as bailiff; transfer inmates; assist courtroom personnel and jurors to ensure smooth operation.
• Serve legal papers (subpoenas, summons, complaints, writs of attachment, etc.); serve warrants and make arrests; maintain necessary files and reports.

• Experience:
  
  One year of professional law enforcement experience as a paid, full-time Peace Officer in California.
• Education:
  
  Equivalent to completion of high school; completion of two years of college is highly desired.
• License/Certification:
  Possession of a valid California Driver s License and a valid Basic Certificate issued by the California Peace Officers  Standards and Training Commission (POST).
• Out-of-State Lateral Applicants:
  Proof of enrollment in the CA POST Basic Requalification Course must be submitted at time of application if lacking the CA POST Certificate.

• Applicants must be 21 years of age.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or rotating shifts.

Please view the full job descriptions, including examples of duties, by clicking the Deputy Sheriff II link.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. In emergencies, you may be asked to provide critical services to affected communities (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101).

Learn more about the benefits package for this position.

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process may contact Napa County Human Resources.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.