Deputy Sheriff-Coroner

***Hiring Bonus -******Police Academy graduates who self-financed their tuition will receive a one-time hiring bonus of $7,000 upon successful completion of the probationary period.*** ***Lateral transfers from other agencies will receive a one-time hiring bonus of $20,000 upon successful completion of the probationary period.*** **The list developed from this recruitment may be used to fill regular full-time and/or part-time vacancies in the Sheriff's Office should they occur. *Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium**.*** Primary responsibility is patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations; writing various reports; responding to calls for service; performing specialized technical, administrative and/or investigative assignments; and maintaining order and security in and about the various courts of the County. **Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.** *Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.* ***If you apply for this position or are considering applying for this position, please contact MCSO Recruiting for further information and support throughout the process. You can reach them at careers@mendocinosheriff.org or (707) 234-2106.*** *Duties may include but are not limited to the following:* - Patrols an assigned area; enforces laws and regulations; maintains laws and order within the jurisdiction. - Responds to radio messages, telephone instructions and/or citizens? requests to appear at scenes of disorder or crime. - Conducts preliminary or follow-up investigations of various, major crimes, including rape, robbery, homicide, narcotics distribution or other incidents; collects and preserves evidence associated with crimes; interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, etc.; arrests suspects; photographs crime scenes; prepares reports - Maintains proper courtroom demeanor; enforces rules and regulations pertaining to the use of photography or recording equipment; assists in the control and movement of evidence and exhibits; takes charge of the jury during recesses and deliberations. - Prepares and serves warrants, subpoenas, judicial processes and/or summonses as required. - Collects statements from witnesses and physicians for the purpose of identification and certification of death; investigates human deaths; identifies and notifies next of kin and/or the appropriate County representative of deaths. - Testifies in court in connection with criminal prosecutions. - Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow, at times of emergency or congestion. - Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; issues citations when necessary. - Performs search and rescue duties. - Composes and types reports of arrests made, investigations conducted and unusual incidents observed in accordance with professional standards, applicable State laws and department protocol. - Arrests and/or transports suspects or prisoners to jail, court or other locations. - Performs specialized duties such as serving as Personnel Officer, Field Training Officer, Range Master, K-9 handler; or as a member of Special Emergency Response Team, hostage negotiations team; or others as assigned. - Assists other agencies on special assignments. - Assists in solving problems as they occur in the field. - Assists with crowd control, parade and riot work. - Assists with problems of juvenile delinquency. - Assists in public education programs. - Performs security and/or custodial duties in the County correctional facility as assigned. - Enforces Fish and Game laws, policies and regulations. - Assists the general public with crime prevention measures whenever possible. - Attends departmental, training or other meetings. - Performs higher level duties in a training capacity. **MINIMUM QUALI…