Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I/II

Examples Of Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Level I None. Level II Two (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 Citizen Note: 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.

Essential Functions

• Respond appropriately to situations; performs in-the-line-of-duty firearm responsibilities.
• Physically restrain subjects and prisoners; maintain strength, endurance and agility.
• Enforce California Penal and Vehicle Codes.
• Follow orders and directions of senior staff in charge of command.
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
• Analyze data, complete comprehensive reports, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Maintain consistent/regular attendance and punctuality.
• Effectively represent the County, Sheriff and department with the community.
• Conduct activities on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
• Lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds.
• Perform timely and required procedures, duties and responsibilities.
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• The general geography and topography of Merced County.
• Use and care of small fire arms; First Aid techniques.
• California Penal & Vehicle Codes; Laws of arrest and rules of evidence.
• Laws applicable to the apprehension, retention and treatment of prisoners and juveniles.
• Principles of identification and fingerprint classification; code of Civil Procedures and Civil Processes.

Ability to:

• Observe and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations relating to arrest and rules of evidence, apprehension, retention and treatment of prisoners and juveniles.
• Understand and accurately interpret the Code of Civil Procedures and Civil Processes.
• Secure information from witnesses and suspects.
• Effectively perform Deputy Sheriff/Coroner duties and responsibilities.
• Work in any area of law enforcement at an experienced level.
• Make independent judgments, adopt quick, and effective and responsible courses of action during emergencies.
• Write clear, complete and comprehensive reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationship with those contacted during the course of work.
• Meet standards of physical stature, condition, strength, endurance and agility.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and care for firearms.
• Perform notifications to next of kin of deceased with understanding and empathy.

Examples Of Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Level I None. Level II Two (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 Citizen Note: 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.

Essential Functions

• Respond appropriately to situations; performs in-the-line-of-duty firearm responsibilities.
• Physically restrain subjects and prisoners; maintain strength, endurance and agility.
• Enforce California Penal and Vehicle Codes.
• Follow orders and directions of senior staff in charge of command.
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
• Analyze data, complete comprehensive reports, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Maintain consistent/regular attendance and punctuality.
• Effectively represent the County, Sheriff and department with the community.
• Conduct activities on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
• Lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds.
• Perform timely and required procedures, duties and responsibilities.
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• The general geography and topography of Merced County.
• Use and care of small fire arms; First Aid techniques.
• California Penal & Vehicle Codes; Laws of arrest and rules of evidence.
• Laws applicable to the apprehension, retention and treatment of prisoners and juveniles.
• Principles of identification and fingerprint classification; code of Civil Procedures and Civil Processes.

Ability to:

• Observe and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations relating to arrest and rules of evidence, apprehension, retention and treatment of prisoners and juveniles.
• Understand and accurately interpret the Code of Civil Procedures and Civil Processes.
• Secure information from witnesses and suspects.
• Effectively perform Deputy Sheriff/Coroner duties and responsibilities.
• Work in any area of law enforcement at an experienced level.
• Make independent judgments, adopt quick, and effective and responsible courses of action during emergencies.
• Write clear, complete and comprehensive reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationship with those contacted during the course of work.
• Meet standards of physical stature, condition, strength, endurance and agility.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and care for firearms.
• Perform notifications to next of kin of deceased with understanding and empathy.

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