Deputy Sheriff

Woodland, CA
Yolo County Sheriff

Salary: $92,331.20 – $112,236.80 Annually.

Position Summary:

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill two (2) regular, full-time positions in the class of Deputy Sheriff at the Yolo County Sheriffs Office. This assignment will be to patrol an assigned area and enforce State and local laws; to receive and serve civil processes and subpoenas; to supervise inmates in the jail facility; to perform duties as a courtroom bailiff; and to perform other related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols assigned area using patrol car and two-way radio unit;
  • Answers calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of State and local laws;
  • Observes assigned area for suspicious acts and unsafe conditions;
  • Conducts preliminary investigations at scenes of accidents and crimes;
  • Prepares detailed reports of all activities;
  • Provides assistance to other Deputies and other law enforcement agencies as necessary;
  • Receives and serves a variety of civil papers including summons and complaints, subpoenas, orders, writs of attachment, executions, and claim and delivery;
  • Confers with appropriate parties in serving civil processes;
  • Makes arrests in contempt proceeding;
  • Effects evictions and seizes personal property ties;
  • Serves as jailer;
  • Serves as bailiff;
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
  • Possession of a valid POST Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.
  • Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • Be a United States Citizen.
  • Successfully pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Sheriff’s Department;
  • Not have been convicted of a felony.
  • Be in good physical condition and pass a thorough medical and psychological examination prior to employment.
  • Persons employed in this class must be willing to work odd, irregular, and/or rotating shifts, holidays and weekends. In addition, incumbents must continue to maintain department standards for firearms qualification and training as a condition of employment. Each deputy must continue to meet the department standards on firearms qualifications.
  • Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.