Merced County Human Resources

2222 M Street
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-7682
www.co.merced.ca.us

Job Title: Deputy Sheriff I/II - DeputyCoroner I/II

Close Date: 2012-12-31

Job Category: Law Enforcement/Security

Location: Merced County (Merced, Atwater, Los Banos)

City / Cities: Merced

Position Type: Full Time      Salary: $3974.53 to $5305.73

Job Description:
Note:
Applications will not be accepted with out proof of current enrollment in a Basic P.O.S.T. Academy.

Referrals will only be made after proof of successful completion of Basic P.O.S.T. Academy is submitted.

Applicants for this recruitment will be considered for Deputy Sheriff I/II and Deputy Sheriff Coroner I/II.

Duties for Deputy Sheriff Coroner I/II may include 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 Aide, physically restrains subjects and prisoners.
Substantiates findings of fact in court.
Serves warrants and makes 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 Coroners 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 and takes plaster casts at crime scenes.
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 direction and department rules and regulations; may assist with training of new staff.


Duties for Deputy Sheriff I/II may include but are not limited to the following:

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 Sheriffs outside of court related activities.
Develop a close working relationship with judges and court personnel in order to insure the efficient operation of the court.

Job Requirements:
Note:
All applications are valid for 180 days from the date of submission. A new application must be resubmitted after 180 days (6 months) to continue in the recruitment process.

Applications will not be accepted with out proof of current enrollment in a Basic P.O.S.T. Academy.

Referrals will only be made after proof of successful completion of Basic P.O.S.T. Academy is submitted.

Levels I & II Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.

Certification: Possession of Certification of Completion from a Basic P.O.S.T Academy; First Aid and CPR certificates.

License: Possess and maintain a valid California driver's License.

Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen

Experience:
Level I None
Level II Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement work equivalent to Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I.

How to Apply:
Please visit us at http://www.co.merced.ca.us and complete an online job application. A resume will not substitute for a Merced county Application. Failure to submit a completed application or other required documents by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will eliminate you from the recruitment process. Please visit us at www.co.merced.ca.us and complete the online job application. This application can be saved and used to apply for future job openings.


You can also obtain and submit an application at:

Merced County
Human Resources
2222 "M" Street, 3rd Floor
Merced, CA 95340
Phone: (209) 385-7682
Fax: (209) 385-7375

Merced County is a drug free/Equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women and disabled encouraged to apply. California Relay Services are available to assist the hearing impaired in obtaining job information at 1-800-735-2929.

Job ID: 10633