JOB
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs law enforcement and related services to safe guard the lives, property and constitutional rights of citizens in the County; responds to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations and other requests for assistance; detects, apprehends and arrests criminals; enforces State and Federal laws and County ordinances; performs a variety of specialized duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the entry level class in the Deputy Sheriff series. Deputy Sheriff incumbents are sworn law enforcement officers, assigned patrol, bailiff, transportation or investigation duties, and many participate in specialized programs such as the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) and Imperial County Sheriff’s Underwater Recovery Team (ICSURT). Incumbents assigned to the Safety Boating Unit patrol by vessel and motor vehicle to assure that the public utilizes waterways in a safe and responsible manner, and incumbents are knowledgeable in small vessel operation. This classification differs from Senior Deputy Sheriff in that incumbents perform the full scope of law enforcement tasks consistent with the entry level.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Graduation from high school or GED and successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy; possession of a valid Certificate of Completion or possess a current California POST Requalification Certificate.
POST Certificate, valid California Driver’s License, and valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Medical Standards Evaluation
The County of Imperial adheres to the CA Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) requirements for medical and evaluation protocols of a sworn Peace Officer. For information regarding the POST guidelines, you can visit: https://post.ca.gov/medical-screening-manual
Education Verification
- If required on the job description, a copy of your college transcripts, degree, license, certificate or diploma must be submitted online with your application. Degree(s) from foreign countries must have a U.S. Equivalency Report attached to the degree. Failure to provide verification of education or U.S. Equivalency Report with your online application may result in your application being disqualified. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for positions by the filing deadline.
