Sheriff's Technician

OverviewPLEASE READ THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING.ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICEThe Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for its law enforcement services, its Regional Training Center, and its Dispatch Unit; the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board for its Crime Lab; the Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board for its Explosive Ordinance Unit. Additionally, the agency's health care provider, Wellpath, has experience working with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).The Sheriff's Office has a current budget of approximately $600 million and has over 1600 authorized positions, including in excess of 1000 sworn personnel. The agency's Chief Executive Officer is Sheriff / Coroner Yesenia L. Sanchez, who is assisted in the operation of the agency by Undersheriff April Luckett-Fahimi, Assistant Sheriffs Daniel McNaughton and Pace Stokes.The Sheriff of Alameda County is responsible for a vast array of tasks and duties, including the following:Providing security to the Consolidated Superior CourtsOperating the Coroner's BureauOperating full-service criminalistics laboratoryPerforming Civil ProcessOperating a County Jail (Santa Rita)Operating the County Office of Emergency ServicesProviding patrol and investigative services to the unincorporated areas of Alameda CountyPursuant to contractual agreements, providing patrol and investigative services to the City of Dublin, Oakland International Airport, Highland County Hospital, Social Services, and to the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictConducting a basic academy pursuant to Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements. [Sheriff's Academy website]Providing Fish and Game enforcementProject Director of the Narcotics Task ForceServing as the Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task ForceFor more detailed information about the agency, visit: Alameda County's Sheriff's Office.The PositionSheriff's Technicians, under general supervision perform duties related to law enforcement functions that do not require the assignment of a Deputy Sheriff; and do related work as required. Sheriff's Technicians are assigned throughout the Sheriff's Office. Positions in this class are filled with unarmed, non-sworn employees who work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays, within various divisions of the Sheriff's Office throughout the County. This class is distinguished from Deputy Sheriffs, who have peace officer responsibilities.For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Sheriff\u2019s Technician (#8755).Experience and QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThe equivalent of six months full-time experience in the classification of Sheriff's Safety Aide in the Alameda County Classified serviceThe equivalent of one-year full-time experience in a clerical position (60 semester units from an accredited college or university may substitute for 6 months of the clerical experience)The equivalent of two years honorable service in the United States MilitaryLicense: Must possess a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.Special RequirementsA thorough background investigation will be conducted of all prospective Sheriff's Technicians to ensure they are suitable for law enforcement related work.Hearing must be normal in each ear.Vision must be correctable to at least 20/20 in each eye, and free from color blindness and permanent abnormality in either eye.Sheriff's Technicians must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.Sheriff's Technicians are assigned to workday, evening, night and rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.Sheriff's Technicians are assigned positions throughout Alameda County and are subject to rotation of assignments.Sheriff's Technicians assigned to the Coroner's Bureau must have the ability to assist in lifting dead bodies weighing a minimum of 160 pounds and to maneuver a gurney.Sheriff's Technicians assigned to certain work locations must successfully complete training relevant to that assignment.Sheriff's Technicians must attend and successfully complete the Sheriff's Technician Training Academy.Knowledge and SkillsThe most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:Knowledge OfModern office practices and proceduresRecordkeeping coding and basic arithmeticProper safety methods and procedures affecting assigned duty stationComputer skills such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and OutlookAbility ToCommunicate effectively, both verbally and in writingInterpret and apply department policies, rules, laws, and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement workWrite clear, concise, comprehensive reportsAccurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, and eventsEstablish and maintain effective working relations with othersPractice sound judgment on a daily basis and in emergency or critical situationsPrepare and conduct presentations to community groupsLearn laws, regulations, policies, vocabulary, and practices unique to the duties or functions being performedPerform clerical and record keeping duties, including making arithmetical computationsWork independently with only general supervisionCommunicate with diverse groups and people demonstrating effective interpersonal skill and sensitivityWork in contact with inmates in a custodial settingAdjust effectively to changing work assignmentsMaintain performance under stressful situationsInteract with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organizationDeal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation, using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more peopleExamination ComponentsA review of applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.A written examination which will be qualifying only; pass/fail. Those applicants who pass the written exam will move onto the next examination component.An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the applicant's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this examination. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.BenefitsThe County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. This include but are not limited to:For your Health & Well-BeingMedical – HMO & PPO PlansDental – HMO & PPO PlansVision or Vision ReimbursementShare the SavingsBasic Life InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceCounty Allowance CreditFlexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption AssistanceShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceVoluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal ServicesEmployee Assistance ProgramFor your Financial FutureRetirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)For your Work/Life Balance12 paid holidaysFloating HolidaysVacation and sick leave accrualVacation purchase programCatastrophic Sick LeavePet InsuranceCommuter Benefits ProgramGuaranteed Ride HomeEmployee Wellness ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramChild Care Resources1st United Services Credit UnionConclusionAll notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. You are advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All notices will also be kept in your online application account. You can view notices by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page and clicking on the link last notice sent for the respective recruitment.Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a county recruitment.NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, go to www.acgov.org/hrs or contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement.Elaine Lemi | Human Resources AnalystHuman Resource Services, County of Alameda(510) 272-6434 | elaine.lemi@acgov.orgDISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYAlameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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