Under direction, provides services and protection to the public through performance of law enforcement duties; performs related duties as required.

This recruitment is intended to fill journey-level Deputy Sheriff positions.  Please review the Education and Experience requirements to make sure you qualify before applying.

• Patrols an assigned geographical area in a region of the County; observes activities in the area; initiates traffic stops; makes visual vehicle inspections; responds to emergencies and reports of crimes in progress; interviews persons to obtain information or assess service needs; investigates complaints, makes arrests and issues citations.
•  Patrols County waterways in a boat; navigates on tidal waterways using compass, depth finder and charts; assists boaters/swimmers needing help; investigates suspicious activity to prevent crimes such as illegal drug sales; assists accident victims and conducts searches for bodies and property; searches for missing persons believed to be in the water; maintains an orderly vessel; transports boats on trailers; coordinates activities with other agencies; provides boating safety information to the public. 
• Researches and maintains records; writes reports; testifies in Court; answers inquiries from attorneys, other officials and the public; may use automated systems, typewriters and microfiche for records research and maintenance and report writing. 
• Investigates crimes and manages an assigned investigative caseload; preserves evidence at crime scene and ensures proper chain of custody for evidence; sketches crime scene and may take photographs and fingerprints; controls crowds at crime scene; interviews witnesses and provides assistance to victims; provides safety and security at crime scenes; conducts follow-up investigations to explore leads which may help solve a case; conducts background investigations of applicants for employment involving extensive telephone and personal interviewing; operates electronic and other specialized equipment (e.g., video camera, metal detectors, body transmitters and tape recorders) in connection with surveillance and other investigative assignments.
•  Responds to requests for assistance in jail disturbances; defuses tense and violent situations; serves as hospital guard over inmates admitted for medial care; transports prisoners to and from medical/dental appointments, mental health facilities and to other points throughout the local area and the State; may extradite prisons and may transport prisoners out of state; responds, as assigned, to mutual aid calls.
• Serves as a bailiff in a Municipal or Superior Court; provides safety and security for prisoners and court personnel; coordinates the movement of prisoners within the court building; escorts prisoners from jail to court holding cells; collects papers and ensures proper people are present, charges and bail are correct.
• Enhances public relations by providing assistance to motorists and the general public as well as through appearances before school and civic groups to discuss safety and crime prevention; serves subpoenas, civil process and warrants of arrest; may be responsible for training and orienting new employees and/or temporarily serving as lead worker over Deputies, receives ongoing training to keep current in the field.

Considerable law enforcement experience which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.  Typical qualifying experience would be:

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Possession of a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate is required.  A copy of the certificate must be submitted within five (5) days of the final filing date.

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license is required.  A valid Class B California driver's license may be required depending upon assignment.
• Peace officers must meet minimum standards concerning citizenship, age, character, education and physical/mental condition as set forth in Section 1031 of the California Government Code.
• Independent travel is required.
• Incumbent must be able to work in a noisy and stressful environment and which may require both near and far vision, exposure to communicable disease and involve lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds and which may include working with the full range of body movements involving reaching, bending, grasping and climbing.  Incumbents may be required to work outside normal business hours.
• Incumbents must be able to work any shift, holidays and weekends, and anywhere in the County.
• Candidates for positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.
• Incumbents of this class have full peace officer powers as delineated in the California Penal Code and must therefore meet training requirements in accordance with Penal Code 832.
• Positions allocated to this class may require bilingual skills.
• Positions allocated to this class who are assigned to the Coroners Office will be required to x-ray cadavers.
• Incumbents and candidates applying for positions in this class may be subject to, depending on job assignment, drug and alcohol testing as required under the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.  Testing includes post-accident and pre-employment, as well as random and reasonable suspicion testing as required by law.
• Must be at least nineteen (19) years of age at the time of application.

"SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

SALARY POLICIES - The starting salary is ordinarily the first rate shown on the front of the announcement.  After satisfactory completion of approximately six months, a 5% salary advancement may be authorized.  Thereafter, further increases are possible upon completion of additional periods of six months, twelve months, and eighteen months, assuming satisfactory service.  Longevity, shift differential, bilingual, call back and stand by pay are provided for some classifications.  Effective December 1, 1998, all new hires are required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Candidates will need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment.  Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. These provisions are subject to change.

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement, (ie. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) calendar days of the final filing date or within five (5) calendar days from application submittal if the recruitment is Open & Continuous or Open until Filled.  Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply.  Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources, (707) 784-6170 open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

To be eligible, you must be an applicant for initial County employment, have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF YOUR DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIVE DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.  If you have a service connected disability, you must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating you are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points.  Veteran's preference 5 points Disabled Veterans 10 points.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

PLEASE NOTE: All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.