Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
If you have a passion to serve and protect, and would like to serve in a safe community that highly supports and appreciates our law enforcement professionals, we invite you to join our Colusa County Sheriff's Office family. As a Colusa County Deputy Sheriff you will have the opportunity t o perform a variety of responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work; and to patrol assigned areas, answer calls and complaints, and investigate crimes.
WHY I SHOULD CHOOSE TO WORK FOR COLUSA COUNTY: - The County of Colusa is a safe and vibrant community rich in history and tradition, and offering a wonderful environment in which to live, work and play
- You'll join a professional agency that has earned the respect of the community
- Rewarding work. Colusa County is a safe community. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that your works contributes to keep it that way
- Work/life balance
- Fun and dedicated staff with a family atmosphere!
- Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
- In addition to the salary, up to 10% in additional compensation for P.O.S.T. and Educational Incentives*:
2.5% Intermediate POST Certificate OR,
5.0% Advanced POST Certificate
Educational Incentive Pay (for degrees that benefit the Department and County):
2.5% Associates Degree-AA/AS OR,
5% Bachelors Degree-BA/BS
- Excellent benefit package, including fully PAID health insurance and a generous retirement benefit (3% @ 50 for Classic Members or 2.5% @ 57 for New Members); that means a lifetime paycheck upon retirement! (After 5 years of service.)
- Colusa County’s residents enjoy the best of both worlds: ready access to major metropolitan areas while taking advantage of affordable housing associated with the area’s friendly, small-town environment
- The region is blessed with sweeping mountain vistas, open space, and clear skies
- Did we mention? No traffic! The only downside to this is that you will need to come up with a different excuse if you are running late :-)
If you are ready to make a difference in our community, don't miss this great opportunity and APPLY today!
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. Colusa County is a place where everyone can grow. So, however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.
Selection Procedure. The following is a tentative schedule of event that will occur as part of the selection process:
- Applications are accepted on a continuous basis
- Screening for minimum qualifications
- Interviews
- Background Investigation and Psychological Exam
- Medical Exam
The selection process steps may change with or without notice. This recruitment will be used to fill three current vacancies and establish an eligibility list to fill future openings without reposting.
ABOUT THE COUNTY Nestled in the heart of the Sacramento Valley, the County of Colusa is a safe and vibrant community rich in history and tradition, and offering a wonderful environment in which to live, work and play. The County, with approximately 22,000 residents, includes two incorporated cities: Colusa, which is the county seat, and Williams. The local economy is largely agriculturally based, producing crops valued at more than $900 million each year and exporting farm commodities throughout the United States and over seventy countries worldwide.
Colusa is centrally located approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento. Interstate 5 offers a north / south route through the county. Our location is approximately:
- 2.5 hours from Lake Tahoe
- 1 hour from downtown Sacramento
- 3 hours from the Fort Bragg-Mendocino coastline
- 2 hours from San Francisco
- 1.5 hours to Redding
- 80 minutes from Napa/Sonoma Wine Country
County government business is still conducted within the courthouse which was built in 1861 and has operated continuously ever since. The County’s annual General Fund budget is roughly $39 million; the total budget is approximately $137.5 million. The workforce is comprised of approximately 400 full-time equivalent positions.
Colusa County also offers many diverse outdoor recreational opportunities and is considered to be a sportsman’s paradise. The Sacramento River meanders through the County. Portions of five national protected areas are located within the county: Butte Sink Wildlife Refuge, Colusa National Wildlife Refuge, Delevan National Wildlife Refuge, Mendocino National Forest, and Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Recreational opportunities such as hiking, bird watching, camping, and water sports abound. The Sacramento River and local lakes, offer world-class fishing.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and come work for Colusa County!
This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list to fill other openings without reposting.
* Based on the employee’s base rate of pay, but shall not include any other compensation.
Supervision & Examples of Duties
Receives general supervision from higher level sworn staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES -Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Patrol and respond to calls and complaints; conduct investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, vehicle accidents and other crimes; check buildings for physical security.
Prepare various reports on investigations including arrest and unusual incidents observed.
Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
Assist in investigations in cases that are of a criminal nature.
Serve as a Deputy Coroner; assist in investigations and reports of death.
Issue traffic citations; serve warrants, subpoenas, and civil documents.
Work with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
Perform Bailiff duties at the courthouse.
Answer questions and provide information to public regarding Sheriff Department policies and procedures.
Administer first aid in emergency situations.
Assist in search and rescue operations.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge of: Procedures, methods and techniques used in law enforcement including patrol, traffic control, crime prevention, investigations, apprehension, civil process, and arrest.
Principles and practices used in processing Coroner’s cases, search and seizure, and in the preservation and presentation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
First aid principles and practices.
Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
Ability to: Serve in a law enforcement capacity in a responsible and effective manner, often under difficult and stressful situations.
Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
Use and care of firearms.
Identify narcotics and potential substance abusers.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Effectively communicate with and elicit information from upset and irate citizens.
Respond to requests and inquiries of the general public.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Guidelines -Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a): Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
Experience:
One year of law enforcement experience is desirable. Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate:
Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid driver’s license. Current enrollment in a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy or satisfactory completion of P.O.S.T. Basic Academy (for entry level applicants) or possession of a Basic Certificate (for lateral applicants).
Supplemental Information
The County of Colusa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Colusa County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here:
2024 Benefit SummaryClosing Date/Time: Continuous
