Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I/II

JOB 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.Duties as assigned in the Court Security Services Division: 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. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Experience: Level I None.Level IITwo (2) years of experience in law enforcement work equivalent to Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I.Education: High school graduation or equivalence.Certification: 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. License: Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.Citizenship: Must be a United States CitizenNote: 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.