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Job Description
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to provide law enforcement services, including patrolling areas, enforcing laws, and serving civil process. The ideal candidate will have 18 months of experience as a Deputy Sheriff I in the Alameda County classified Service and a California POST Basic certificate. Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise inmates in a county correctional institution
- Patrol areas and enforce law and order
- Receive and serve civil process
- Maintain order in courts
- Assist with special investigations
- Investigate circumstances surrounding death in cases referred to Coroner
- Coordinate emergency services programs and volunteer activities
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Professional development opportunities
Requirements:
- Valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Candidates are not required to be a US citizen but must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must pass a thorough background investigation
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to read, understand, and apply department policies, rules, laws, and ordinances
- Ability to write clear, concise reports
- Ability to accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, and events
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others
Selection Plan:
- Oral examination
- Background investigation
- Physical Abilities Test (PAT)/Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB)