Published March 21, 2022

Field/Industry Law & Security

Business Name County of Shasta

Contact Name Captain Jesse Gunsauls

Address 1450 Court Street, Suite 348 Redding, California, 96001

Phone Number (530) 225-5515

Fax (530) 225-5345

Email Address ccarmena@ShastaCollege.edu

Website http://www.co.shasta.ca.us/index/support_index/personnel.aspx

Job Position/Title Deputy Sheriff

Rate of Pay $58,068.00 - $91,272.00 Annually

Days / Hours Full-Time Regular

Link to job application https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/shasta/jobs/2878329/deputy-sheriff?keywords=Lateral%20Deputy%20Sherif&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Description

Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of law enforcement; basic rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Office; basic laws of arrest and rules of evidence; basic laws applicable to the apprehension and treatment of juveniles; care and operation of small firearms and other law enforcement equipment.

Ability to: Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory; secure information from witnesses and suspects; make independent decisions while working in the field; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; writes or prepares accurate, concise, and detailed criminal and informational reports; understand and carry out oral and written directions, regulations, and departmental policies; use and care for firearms; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees and the general public; learn to operate surveillance, control, and communications equipment; stand and walk for long periods of time, perform moderate physical effort on an intermittent basis and strenuous physical effort on an occasional basis; some positions may require the ability to use small boats in the performance of their duties.

Deputy Sheriff - Lateral: "Lateral transfer" or "Lateral hire" shall be defined consistent with P.O.S.T. regulations. In addition to the special requirement noted below, individuals considered for lateral transfer must have successfully completed one and one-half years of active service in a law enforcement agency with general law enforcement duties, and possess the following knowledge: Laws pertaining to search and seizure, arrest and interrogation of suspects; rules of evidence and basic criminal law; law enforcement vehicular and foot patrol techniques; techniques of criminal investigation; court procedures in criminal and civil cases.

Requirements

Possession of a current, valid Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate of Completion awarded by P.O.S.T.

Possession of an appropriate California Driver's license

Applicants must be 21 years of age at hire per government code section 1031.4.

Apply By

  • Email Resume
  • Online Application
  • Include Cover Letter