8504-Deputy Sheriff (SFERS)

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Deputy Sheriff (SFERS)

Job Code: 8504

INTRODUCTION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties relating to supervision of prisoners in

custody; serves as bailiff in civil, criminal and juvenile courts; transports prisoners; serves civil

process; supervises work programs and work crews; performs general law enforcement duties; and

performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

A Deputy Sheriff is a Peace Officer as defined in California Penal Code Section 830, et seq., and

may be assigned to: a) supervise prisoners in a county jail or hospital detention facility and perform

related custodial duties; b) serve as a bailiff in a civil, criminal or juvenile court; c) serve writs or

other legal papers; d) transport prisoners. The class of Deputy Sheriff is distinguished from that of

Senior Deputy Sheriff in that a Senior Deputy Sheriff serves as a lead worker in the county jail and

detention facilities, or when assigned to a courtroom with Deputy Sheriffs.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties

assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises prisoners and maintains order in county jails; checks windows, doors and gates

for security; regulates the movement of persons and vehicles in and out of facilities; inspects

and searches cells; searches for contraband including administering chemical testing of

prisoners; escorts prisoners to and from housing units, recreational areas, classrooms and

other activities; takes periodic counts of prisoners; examines incoming prisoner mail for

contraband; reports irregular occurrences, criminal activity and infractions of institution rules

and takes prescribed action for violations; supervises the distribution of food to prisoners

and maintains order during meals; supervises visits to prisoners; prevents escapes and

injury by prisoners; searches for and recaptures escaped prisoners; supervises prisoners

participating in Work Furlough, SWAP and County Parole.

2. Receives, searches and performs complete inspection of prisoners; collects and inspects

personal articles, clothing and money, and issues receipts to prisoners; issues jail clothing

and bedding; supervises prisoner work crews in culinary, laundry, janitorial, stock handling,

garbage, farm and other jail details.

3. Supervises prisoners in courtrooms, hospital and to and from state institutions; operates a

variety of motor vehicles in the transportation of prisoners.

4. Books, classifies and releases prisoners; perform incidental clerical work in maintaining

records of jail and commissary supplies and in the recording of prisoner's history and jail

activities.

5. Under the general direction of a supervisor, acts as a bailiff in the civil, criminal and juvenile

courts; conducts jurors to assigned courtroom; opens court session; maintains order by

abating any disturbances in or near the courtroom; receives and transmits to the judge

special communications or materials for the jury or trial proceedings; supervises prisoners

and mentally ill persons in custody and takes prescribed action in the event of violent

outbursts or escape attempts; serves jury summons and executes court orders; maintains

surveillance of jury room while the members are deliberating; provides security of jury

members during recess, meals, or during sequester and prevents any attempt to influence;

escorts prisoners between jails and courts.

6. Executes civil court orders; serves writs, orders and other legal papers on business

establishments, banks and private individuals; seizes vehicles and other articles as directed

by the courts; executes writs of possession and returns property to plaintiff; searches official

records to verify description, location and names of owners of property to be attached or

sold; checks all processes to be served for validity, form and possible errors; computes and

collects various fees, mileage and related charges for service rendered to attorneys and

others.

7. Performs general law enforcement duties as directed by the Sheriff such as criminal and civil

arrests, mutual aid, and participating in mass arrests.

8. Uses firearms, standard restraint techniques and non-lethal chemical agents in compliance

with existing laws, policies and procedures.

9. Renders first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergencies.

10. Drafts and writes reports and correspondence; conducts studies and does research

associated with criminal justice problems and issues; maintains statistics and records;

conducts background, criminal and internal affairs investigations; assists supervisors at all

levels in developing policies, procedures and training programs; utilizes computer

equipment.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to:

Deal tactfully and courteously with the public;

Control prisoners individually and in groups and deal with them on a fair and impartial basis;

Remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in an emergency;

Speak and write effectively;

Observe situations correctly and write reports accurately and concisely;

Maintain records and reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special

skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional

qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job

announcement.

Special Requirement: Prior to appointment, candidate must successfully meet the requirements of a

San Francisco Sheriff's Department administered background investigation. Additionally, appointees

to positions in this class are required to successfully complete the course requirements of a State

Certified Peace Officers Standards and Training Academy, a State Certified Basic Jail Training

course and the San Francisco Sheriff's Department Training Program.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

Requires possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

ORIGINATION DATE: 12/8/11

BUSINESS UNIT: COMMN

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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