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Academy trained

qualifications

P.O.S.T. Certified:

  • Must obtain required P.O.S.T. certification.

APPLICANT MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR PEACE OFFICER STATUS:

  • Currently employed or employed with a law enforcement agency as a PEACE officer (i.e., 830.1PC) within the state of California within 3 years from the date of application filing; OR
  • Completion of a certified California POST basic academy within 3 years of completion of the POST basic academy; OR
  • Completion of a certified California POST re-qualification course within 3 years from the date of requalification.

 

becoming a DEPUTY SHERIFF (ACADEMY TRAINED)

This position has an annual salary range between $118,768 – $144,203 with opportunities for overtime pay 

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties relating to supervision of prisoners in custody; serves as bailiff in civil, criminal and juvenile courts; transports prisoners; serves civil
process; supervises work programs and work crews; performs general law enforcement duties; and performs related duties as required.

  1. Supervises prisoners and maintains order in county jails; checks windows, doors and gates.
  2. Receives, searches and performs complete inspection of prisoners; collects and inspects personal articles, clothing and money, and issues receipts to prisoners; issues jail clothing and bedding; supervises prisoner work crews in culinary, laundry, janitorial, stock handling,
    garbage, farm and other jail details.
  3. Supervises prisoners in courtrooms, hospital and to and from state institutions; operates a variety of motor vehicles in the transportation of prisoners.
  4. Books, classifies and releases prisoners; perform incidental clerical work in maintaining records of jail and commissary supplies and in the recording of prisoner’s history and jail activities.
  5. Under the general direction of a supervisor, acts as a bailiff in the civil, criminal and juvenile courts;
  6. Executes civil court orders; serves writs, orders and other legal papers on business establishments, banks and private individuals
  7. Performs general law enforcement duties as directed by the Sheriff such as criminal and civil arrests, mutual aid, and participating in mass arrests.
  8. Uses firearms, standard restraint techniques and non-lethal chemical agents in compliance with existing laws, policies and procedures.
  9. Renders first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergencies.
  10. Drafts and writes reports and correspondence; conducts studies and does research associated with criminal justice problems and issues; maintains statistics and records; conducts background, criminal and internal affairs investigations; assists supervisors at all
    levels in developing policies, procedures and training programs; utilizes computer equipment.

License and Certification: Requires possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.

Special  Requirements:

Prior to appointment, candidate must successfully meet the requirements of a
San Francisco Sheriff’s Department administered background investigation. Additionally, appointees
to positions in this class are required to successfully complete the course requirements of a State
Certified Peace Officers Standards and Training Academy, a State Certified Basic Jail Training course and the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Training Program.

  1. Fill out our online application
  2. Complete an oral interview
  3. Watch video scenarios and answer questions
  4. Complete and submit a personal history statement with requested documentation
  5. Pass a background investigation
  6. Take and pass a psychological evaluation and polygraph test
  7. Take and pass the medical examination

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